frustration

 
Pronunciation: /frʌˈstreɪʃn/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something: tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks
  • [count noun] an event or circumstance that causes one to feel frustrated: the inherent frustrations of assembly line work
  • 2the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfilment of something: the frustration of their wishes

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin frustratio(n-), from frustrare 'disappoint' (see frustrate)