1. (

• frustration ,
• defeat

) the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals ;

2. (

• frustration ,
• thwarting ,
• foiling

) an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts ;

3. (

• frustration ,

) a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration" ;