Frustration

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /frʌsˈtreɪʃən/

Definitions of frustration

noun a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems

Example Sentences

A1 I felt frustration when I couldn't understand the directions.

A2 Her frustration with the slow internet connection was evident.

B1 The constant delays caused a lot of frustration among the passengers.

B2 His frustration at not being able to find a solution was palpable.

C1 The project's failure led to feelings of frustration and disappointment.

C2 Dealing with bureaucracy can often lead to frustration and anger.

Examples of frustration in a Sentence

formal The employee expressed his frustration with the lack of communication within the team.

informal I can sense your frustration with the situation, but we'll figure it out together.

slang I'm so over this project, it's causing me major frustration.

figurative Her mind was a tangled web of frustration, unable to find a way out.

Grammatical Forms of frustration

past tense

frustrated

plural

frustrations

comparative

more frustrated

superlative

most frustrated

present tense

frustrates

future tense

will frustrate

perfect tense

has frustrated

continuous tense

is frustrating

singular

frustration

positive degree

frustrated

infinitive

to frustrate

gerund

frustrating

participle

frustrated

Origin and Evolution of frustration

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'frustration' originated from the Latin word 'frustratio' which means 'disappointment' or 'thwarting'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frustration' has evolved to encompass a wider range of emotions beyond just disappointment, including feelings of being thwarted, hindered, or blocked in achieving a goal.