frustrate
verb (used with object)
to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify.
frustrating
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present participleof frustrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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How frustrating that he of all people — the dark prince of pranks — may be Holmes’ latest patsy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
If I was only performing other people’s words, I’d find that frustrating, I think.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
In August, the couple took a preplanned two-week trip to France, frustrating Washington officials who already thought the team was moving too slowly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Equally frustrating for the Ukrainians I met was their own government's silence.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
It’s so mad frustrating I can’t even tell you.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
