frustración

Definitions of frustración
  1. noun
    an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
    synonyms: desbaratamiento, impedimento
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    type of:
    interferencia, obstaculización, obstrucción
    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
  2. noun
    a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
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    type of:
    contrariedad, irritación, vejación
    anger produced by some annoying irritation
  3. noun
    the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
    synonyms: derrota
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    type of:
    chasco, decepción, desilusión, disgusto
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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