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frustrate
[fruhs-treyt]
verb (used with object)
to make (plans, efforts, etc.) worthless or of no avail; defeat; nullify.
The student's indifference frustrated the teacher's efforts to help him.
to disappoint or thwart (a person).
a talented woman whom life had frustrated.
verb (used without object)
to become frustrated.
His trouble is that he frustrates much too easily.
adjective
Obsolete., frustrated.
frustrate
/ frʌˈstreɪt /
verb
to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; thwart
to upset, agitate, or tire
her constant complaints began to frustrate him
adjective
archaic, frustrated or thwarted; baffled
Other Word Forms
- frustrater noun
- frustratingly adverb
- frustrative adjective
- refrustrate verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
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Example Sentences
If I have a frustrating call with a client or co-worker, Thomas is the instant antidote.
But the onslaught of news landed “like a ton of bricks” in the frustrated community.
And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will improve soon.
In addition, a report from the University of Michigan showed Americans have soured on the prospects of finding new work and are frustrated by inflation.
The fans loved Davids but grew frustrated with him missing games - and Kleanthous asked him if he could commit fully to going to every game.
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