Associations to the word «Frustration»

Wiktionary

FRUSTRATION, noun. The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated
FRUSTRATION, noun. A thing that frustrates
FRUSTRATION, noun. The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered
FRUSTRATION, noun. Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular

Dictionary definition

FRUSTRATION, noun. The feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals.
FRUSTRATION, noun. An act of hindering someone's plans or efforts.
FRUSTRATION, noun. A feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.