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frustration

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The feeling of annoyance when one's actions are criticized or hindered

Examples :

"My frustration grew as my teacher kept pointing out my mistakes in front of the class. "
emotion mind attitude essential

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frustrates verb

/ˈfrʌstreɪts/ /frʌˈstreɪts/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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pointing verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher was pointing to the map on the wall. "

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constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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commuters noun

/kəˈmjuːtərz/ /kəmˈjuːtərz/

One who commutes (etymology 1).

"Many commuters take the train to work every morning. "

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criticized verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

To find fault (with something).

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

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instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

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annoyance noun

/əˈnɔɪəns/

That which annoys.

"The constant buzzing of the phone was a major annoyance. "

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frustrated verb

/fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/ /ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪt.ɪd/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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hindered verb

/ˈhɪndərd/ /ˈhɪndəd/

To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.

"A drought hinders the growth of plants."

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frustrating verb

/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

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mistakes noun

/mɪsˈteɪks/

An error; a blunder.

""Everyone makes mistakes when they are learning something new." "