frustratingly
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
There is probably one thing worse than sitting for hours waiting for an X-ray or a follow-up appointment, only to be greeted by another well-meaning stand-in who is frustratingly unfamiliar with your file.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Apple is frustratingly good at curating to the letter what it chooses to say, even in private.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Ironically, the film’s release is frustratingly soured by recent comments Soderbergh has made about generative AI.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
But the Rosses and Mrs. Chung were frustratingly careful parents, and it looked as if they were going to be the very last ones to stop worrying.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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