Frustration
Frustration noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.
Usage example: the kids couldn't hide their frustration when they couldn't get the electronic toy to work
Gratification is an antonym for frustration.
Gratification
Gratification noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.
How words are described
| emotional | emotional frustration | emotional gratification |
| total | total frustration | total gratification |
| simple | simple frustration | simple gratification |
| sexual | sexual frustration | sexual gratification |
| Other adjectives: occasional. | ||
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Gratification and Frustration. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/frustration/gratification
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