| Main Entry: |
frustration |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
disappointment, thwarting |
Synonyms: |
annoyance, bitter pill, blocking,
blow, bummer,
chagrin, circumvention, contravention, curbing,
defeat, disgruntlement,
dissatisfaction, downer,
drag*,
failure, fizzle, foiling,
grievance,
hindrance,
impediment,
irritation, letdown, nonfulfillment, nonsuccess,
obstruction, old one-two,
resentment,
setback, unfulfillment,
vexation
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Antonyms: |
aid, assistance, cooperation, encouragement, facilitation, help, support
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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