compound frustration
[ˈkɑːmpaʊnd frʌˈstreɪʃən]
nounpl: compound frustrations
frustração composta
1. A state of irritation or annoyance that intensifies due to multiple contributing factors or repeated setbacks occurring simultaneously or in succession
After missing the bus, spilling coffee, and losing his documents, he experienced compound frustration that left him exhausted.
Depois de perder o ônibus, derramar café e perder seus documentos, ele experimentou uma frustração composta que o deixou exausto.
2. The psychological effect of multiple frustrating circumstances building upon each other, creating a heightened emotional response
The compound frustration of dealing with bureaucracy, long wait times, and unhelpful staff led many customers to complain.
A frustração composta de lidar com burocracia, longas filas de espera e atendimento inútil levou muitos clientes a reclamar.
In Brazil, this concept is often expressed through the phrase 'frustração em cascata' reflecting the cultural tendency to describe emotions through vivid metaphors. In American English, it's commonly discussed in psychology and workplace contexts when explaining stress management and burnout.
NYC Slang
stacked frustration or when things pile up on you
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