🇬🇧🇨🇳 frustration - 挫折 : English Lesson

Meaning of "frustration" ("挫折"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Frustration is the mixed-up, grumpy feeling you get when you keep trying to do something, but it just won’t work the way you want, and you feel like yelling, groaning, or flopping on the floor like a tired starfish.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My frustration at the impossible puzzle turned into victory when I realized the last missing piece was stuck to my elbow.

Mom’s frustration with the printer reached “monster level” when it printed a blank page… just to show it still had paper.

The teacher’s frustration was visible when the class answered “1892” to the question “What is 2 + 2?”

Max reached maximum frustration when his video game froze right before he finally beat the impossible level he’d failed 99 times.

I felt intense frustration trying to whistle, so I just walked around blowing air and pretending I knew a secret tune.

She fought the stuck zipper, feeling frustration with each pull. Frustration tightened her chest; frustration made her hand shake. Frustration turned to anger when the fabric ripped. She sat, breathing, let out a small laugh of frustration, then smoothed the rip, sewed a neat stitch, wiped her hands, and stood smiling, relieved.

Learn the meaning of frustration with our educational learning resources. Download a colorful poster, print engaging games, and enjoy an easy story where the word frustration appears in context. 👍

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.