Frustratingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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frustratingly

 

[ frʌˈstreɪtɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a frustrating manner

In a way that causes feelings of anger and annoyance due to unfulfilled expectations or difficulties in achieving a goal.

Synonyms

aggravatingly, annoyingly, irritatingly

Examples of usage

  • She looked frustratingly at the computer screen, trying to figure out the error.
  • He sighed frustratingly as he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.

Translations

Translations of the word "frustratingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frustrantemente

🇮🇳 निराशाजनक ढंग से

🇩🇪 frustrierend

🇮🇩 dengan frustasi

🇺🇦 розчаровуюче

🇵🇱 frustrująco

🇯🇵 イライラするほど

🇫🇷 frustrant

🇪🇸 frustrantemente

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı yaratan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 좌절스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل محبط

🇨🇿 frustrujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 frustrujúco

🇨🇳 令人沮丧地

🇸🇮 frustrirajoče

🇮🇸 pirrandi

🇰🇿 ренішпен

🇬🇪 გამაღიზიანებლად

🇦🇿 məyusedici şəkildə

🇲🇽 frustrantemente

Etymology

The word 'frustratingly' is derived from the verb 'frustrate', which originated from the Latin 'frustratus', meaning 'to deceive' or 'disappoint'. The adverb form 'frustratingly' came into use in the late 19th century to describe actions or situations that cause frustration or annoyance.

See also: frustrated, frustrating, frustration.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,604 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.