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Frustrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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frustrating

 

[ หˆfrสŒstreษชtษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frustrante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถเคพเคœเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช frustrierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengecewakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั‡ะฐั€ะพะฒัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frustrujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒฉใ‚คใƒฉใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frustrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frustrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinir bozucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ขŒ์ ˆ๊ฐ์„ ์ฃผ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ frustrujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ frustrujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปคไบบๆฒฎไธง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ frustrirajoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pirrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฝะถั–ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ แƒฃแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™yus edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frustrante

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,175, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.