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frustration
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frus·tra·tion  (fr-strshn)
n.
1.
a. The act of frustrating or an instance of being frustrated.
b. The state of being frustrated.
2. Something that serves to frustrate.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.frustrationfrustration - the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
disappointment, letdown - a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"
2.frustration - an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
interference, hinderance, hindrance - the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
3.frustration - a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration"
vexation, annoyance, chafe - anger produced by some annoying irritation

frustration
Translations
frustration [frʌsˈtreɪʃən] nfrustración f
frustration [frʌsˈtreɪʃən] nfrustration f
frustration [frʌsˈtreɪʃən] frustrate nFrustration f;
(of attempt) → Vereitelung f;
(of plan) → Zerschlagung f
frustration [frʌsˈtreɪʃən] nfrustrazione f


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There, he released his frustrations and earned the starting job, bringing in a team-high 13 sacks in seven games last year.
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But they do not teach them how to manage people, how to mentor or be mentored, or how to deal with the frustrations inherent in following someone else's directives.
 
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