Frustrating

verb

/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.verbTo disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.

"It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

2.verbTo hinder or thwart.

"My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts."

3.verbTo cause stress or annoyance.

"This test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade."

4.adjectiveDiscouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

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