frustration

/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/noun
Elementary
1

The feeling of annoyance at impossibility from resistance or inability to achieve something.

2

The act of frustrating, or the state, or an instance of being frustrated.

3

The state of contract that allows a party to back away from its contractual obligations due to (unforeseen) radical changes to the nature of the thing a party has been obligated to.

4

A thing that frustrates.

5

Anger not directed at anything or anyone in particular.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing