frustrations
Blocked goal feelings
Frustrations is the plural of frustration—the feeling of being blocked or thwarted when you can't achieve what you want.
The word covers both the emotional state and its causes: He vented his frustrations about the project.
Someone's frustrations accumulate over time, building from repeated obstacles or disappointments: After years of frustrations with the system, she quit.
Things blocking access
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- roadblocksObstructions blocking forward movement
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
- bottlenecksConstrictions that impede flow
hurdles · stumbling blocks · constraints · limitations · setbacks · snags · complications · difficulties
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
annoyance · aggravation · ire · indignation · outrage · resentment · hostility · animosity
Loss of confidence and hope
- disheartenmentLoss of hope or confidence
- despondencyProfound loss of hope
- hopelessnessState without hope
- resignationVoluntary relinquishment of position
defeatism · despair · dejection · dispiritedness · giving up · losing heart · powerlessness · futility
Failure to satisfy expectations
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
- defeatVictory over another
- failureLack of success
- setbackReverse in progress
regret · disillusionment · heartbreak · chagrin · anticlimax · dashed hopes · unmet expectations · disenchantment
State of unease
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
- sighingAudible breath of emotion
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- delayEnforced waiting period
antsy · eagerness · urgency · clock-watching · tapping · pacing · queue · short fuse
Persistent apprehensive distress
- tensionStretched or strained state
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
- pressureForce upon contact
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
exhaustion · strain · agitation · frazzled · worn down · at wit's end · breaking point · mental load
barriers
Things blocking access
- hindrancesThings that obstruct progress
- roadblocksObstructions blocking forward movement
- impedimentsThings that obstruct progress
bottlenecks · hurdles · stumbling blocks · constraints · limitations · setbacks · snags · complications · difficulties · challenges
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
irritation · annoyance · aggravation · ire · indignation · outrage · resentment · hostility · animosity · temper
demoralization
Loss of confidence and hope
- disheartenmentLoss of hope or confidence
- despondencyProfound loss of hope
- hopelessnessState without hope
resignation · defeatism · despair · dejection · dispiritedness · giving up · losing heart · powerlessness · futility · helplessness
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
setback · regret · disillusionment · heartbreak · chagrin · anticlimax · dashed hopes · unmet expectations · disenchantment · deflation
restlessness
State of unease
delay · antsy · eagerness · urgency · clock-watching · tapping · pacing · queue · short fuse · snapping
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
burnout · exhaustion · strain · agitation · frazzled · worn down · at wit's end · breaking point · mental load · overload
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
- failuresfailure, failures, flop, flops, bust
frustrationssatisfactions
States of fulfilled desire
gratifications · pleasures · contentment · fulfillment · delights
frustrationsaccomplishments
Completed notable deeds
achievements · successes · triumphs · victories · realizations
frustrationsencouragements
Expressions of support
supports · assists · indulgences · accommodations · aids
- sexual frustrationUnrelieved erotic tension