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frustration

frus·tra·tion

frustration

 
 
pronunciation:
fruh streI shn
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of frustrating, or the thing that frustrates.
The enemy's frustration of their original plans caused them to reconsider their strategy.Not having enough money to buy good brushes and paints was a frustration to the struggling artist.
similar words:
hindrance, obstruction
definition 2: a condition or instance of being frustrated, usually causing anger or impatience.
He cursed in frustration when he could not make the horse obey him.
 
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