frustration
gb/fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 1700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
state
1
Feeling upset due to difficulty
A feeling of being angry or unhappy because you cannot do something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s frustration with [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frustration' with 'failure'. 'Frustration' is the feeling; 'failure' is the event or result.
Synonyma
annoyance (Slightly weaker in intensity; can be about minor irritations.)
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irritation (Often used for smaller, repeated problems rather than big obstacles.)
Antonyma
satisfaction (The pleasure of achieving a goal or having needs met.)
Kolokace
express frustration
|feel frustration
|source of frustration
|show frustration
|deal with frustration
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She felt deep frustration when the computer crashed again.
- His frustration grew as the meeting dragged on without progress.
- The delay caused great frustration among the passengers.
- I could hear the frustration in her voice.
- Frustration is common when learning a new skill.
Učební příklady
- I feel frustration when I cannot finish my work.
- He shows frustration when the bus is late.
- Her frustration is clear when she speaks.
- The game gave me a lot of frustration.
Podstatné jméno
B2
action
2
Prevention of success or progress
An action that stops someone from doing what they want to do.
Vzorec užití:
the frustration of [someone]'s plans
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the emotional feeling. Here it refers to an action, not an emotion.
Synonyma
obstruction (More formal and often used in legal or political contexts.)
Antonyma
fulfillment (The successful achievement of something planned.)
Kolokace
frustration of justice
|frustration of plans
|political frustration
Témata
conflict
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Příklady
- The frustration of their plans came as a surprise.
- He was charged with the frustration of justice.
- The project faced the frustration of its goals by external forces.
Učební příklady
- The frustration of my plan made me sad.
- We had the frustration of our trip because of rain.
- They faced the frustration of their hopes.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
frustration
IPA
GB/fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
frus - tra - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tra)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: frustration
- Plural: frustration, frustrations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
frustrations
noun
Core family
Related words
frustratingly
adverb
Výrazy
out of frustration
1/ˈaʊt əv fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Because of feeling upset or annoyed
Because you feel upset or angry about something difficult.
Příklady
- He slammed the door out of frustration.
- She quit her job out of frustration with her boss.
source of frustration
1/sˈɔɹs əv fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Cause of upset feelings
Something that makes you feel angry or unhappy because it is difficult.
Příklady
- Traffic is a major source of frustration for commuters.
- The slow internet connection has been a constant source of frustration.
vent one's frustration
1/vˈɛnt wˈʌnz fɹəstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Express anger or annoyance openly
To show your anger or unhappiness in words or actions.
Příklady
- She vented her frustration by yelling at the referee.
- He vents his frustration through writing in his journal.