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Meaning of frustrating

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

frustrating

Pronunciation:/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

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

  2. To hinder or thwart.

    Example: My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.

  3. To cause stress or annoyance.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty