Frustrating: meaning, definitions and examples
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frustrating
[ ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ ]
feeling
Causing feelings of anger and annoyance, typically because of inability to change or achieve something.
Synonyms
aggravating, annoying, exasperating, irritating, vexing
Examples of usage
- It's frustrating when you can't find your keys.
- I find it frustrating when people don't listen to me.
- The slow internet connection is so frustrating.
- Her constant lateness is very frustrating.
- Dealing with bureaucracy can be frustrating.
action
Causing someone to feel upset or annoyed due to inability to change or achieve something.
Synonyms
aggravate, annoy, exasperate, irritate, vex
Examples of usage
- The constant delays frustrated the passengers.
- She was frustrated by the lack of progress in her project.
- He felt frustrated by the lack of support from his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "frustrating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frustrante
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक
🇩🇪 frustrierend
🇮🇩 mengecewakan
🇺🇦 розчаровуючий
🇵🇱 frustrujący
🇯🇵 イライラさせる
🇫🇷 frustrant
🇪🇸 frustrante
🇹🇷 sinir bozucu
🇰🇷 좌절감을 주는
🇸🇦 محبط
🇨🇿 frustrující
🇸🇰 frustrujúci
🇨🇳 令人沮丧的
🇸🇮 frustrirajoč
🇮🇸 pirrandi
🇰🇿 ренжіту
🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუებული
🇦🇿 məyus edən
🇲🇽 frustrante
Word origin
The word 'frustrating' is derived from the Latin word 'frustratus', which means 'deceived' or 'disappointed'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The concept of frustration has been studied in psychology, referring to the emotional response to obstacles that stand in the way of achieving a goal. Overcoming frustration is an important aspect of personal growth and problem-solving.
See also: frustrated, frustratingly, frustration.