frustration Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
    defeat.
  2. noun an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
    foiling; thwarting.
  3. noun a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
    • her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration

WordNet

Frus*tra"tion noun
Etymology
L. frustratio: cf. OF. frustration.
Definitions
  1. The act of frustrating; disappointment; defeat; as, the frustration of one's designs

Webster 1913