frustrating
- present participle of frustrate.
Example Sentences
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Inspections have been a frustrating ordeal, Wang says, pointing out that the city often sends different inspectors to follow up on the same issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Brousse added that the fact it is driven by the "speculative bubble" of AI is also frustrating, "because I'm a graphic designer by trade, so AI has a real impact on my profession."
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
"That's what's so frustrating for players. You can't take for granted the opportunity to play in the World Cup," said Asante.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Environmental reviews can take more than a year, frustrating companies and executives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The dead were just as frustrating as the living.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
