sense+of+frustration

  • 1frustration — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, considerable, great ▪ My biggest frustration was not having enough time. ▪ pure, sheer, utter ▪ …

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  • 2frustration */ — UK [frʌˈstreɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms frustration : singular frustration plural frustrations 1) a) [countable/uncountable] an annoyed or impatient feeling that you get when you are prevented from doing what you want frustration at: He… …

    English dictionary

  • 3frustration — frus|tra|tion [ frʌ streıʃn ] noun * 1. ) count or uncount an annoyed or impatient feeling that you get when you are prevented from doing what you want: frustration at: He expressed his frustration at not being able to talk openly. in/with… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 4frustration — frus|tra|tion [frʌˈstreıʃən] n 1.) [U and C] the feeling of being annoyed, upset, or impatient, because you cannot control or change a situation, or achieve something ▪ People often feel a sense of frustration that they are not being promoted… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 5frustration — [frʌˈstreɪʃ(ə)n] noun [C/U] an annoyed or impatient feeling that you get when you are prevented from doing what you want There is a growing sense of frustration among hospital staff.[/ex] …

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  • 6frustration — frus·tra·tion /ˌfrəs trā shən/ n 1 a: the act of frustrating b: the state or an instance of being frustrated c: something that frustrates 2: a common law doctrine of contract law: parties to a contract may be excused from performance even though… …

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  • 7frustration — act of frustrating, 1550s, from L. frustrationem (nom. frustratio) a deception, a disappointment, noun of action from pp. stem of frustrari (see FRUSTRATE (Cf. frustrate)). Earlier (mid 15c.) with a sense of nullification …

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  • 8sense — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 sight, hearing, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ acute, developed, good, keen ▪ Raccoons have a highly developed sense of touch. ▪ poor ▪ …

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  • 9frustration — noun Date: circa 1555 1. the act of frustrating 2. a. the state or an instance of being frustrated b. a deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs 3. something that… …

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  • 10frustration — A psychologic or psychiatric term indicating the thwarting of or inability to gratify a desire or to satisfy an urge or need. [L. frustro, pp. atus, to deceive, disappoint, fr. frustra (adv.), in vain] * * * frus·tra·tion (.)frəs trā shən n 1) a… …

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