frustration

frustration

noun

Frustration is a feeling of annoyance or disappointment that you get when you can't do something or when something doesn't happen the way you want it to.

 

Example

  1. I couldn't figure out how to solve the puzzle, and it was starting to frustrate me.
  2. I was frustrated by the long wait at the amusement park.
  3. The sudden change of plans frustrated my efforts to prepare for the presentation.