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frustration

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    A feeling of dissatisfaction and inability to progress, often due to external factors or circumstances.

    - "I feel frustrated when I'm stuck in traffic for hours."
    - "She became frustrated with her slow progress in learning to play the piano."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with frustration
astonishment , chagrin , exasperation , vexation
Variants
List of all variants of frustration that leads to same result
frustration , frustrations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'frustrare,' meaning 'to hinder, prevent, or obstruct'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'frustration' is the most common emotion experienced at work?

  2. Frustration can lead to creative problem-solving and innovation, but it can also be a source of negative stress and health problems if not managed properly.


Related Concepts
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  1. stress: Frustration is a type of emotional stress that can lead to negative health effects if not managed properly.

  2. anxiety: Frustration can contribute to feelings of anxiety, especially when combined with other stressors.


Culture
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Frustration is a common emotion experienced in various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal goals. It has been explored in literature, music, and art, often as a theme of human struggle and perseverance.

How to Memorize "frustration"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a traffic jam or a broken machine to visualize frustration.

  2. associate

    - Associate frustration with a red stop sign or a clenched fist to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym F.R.U.S.T.R.A.T.I.O.N. to remember the different aspects of frustration: Feeling, Resentment, Understanding, Struggle, Tension, Reaction, Anger, Time, Intensity, Overwhelm, and Negativity.


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