Dictionary
frus•tra•tion
Pronunciation: (fru-strā'shun), [key]—
n.
1. act of frustrating; state of being frustrated:
the frustration of the president's efforts.
2. an instance of being frustrated:
to experience a series of frustrations before completing a project.
3. something that frustrates, as an unresolved problem.
4. a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.
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