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frustratingly

American

[fruh-strayt-ing-lee] / ˈfrʌˌstreɪt ɪŋ li /

adverb

in a frustrating way.

Example Sentences

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But passengers are still set to face frustratingly long lines at security checkpoints.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Speaking of lyrics, Mr. Styles’s are frustratingly nondescript.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Rachel Homan who said there was a "zero percent chance" of the violation, as she and her teammates looked on frustratingly.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It is, at times, horrifying and anxiety-inducing; at others, it’s frustratingly drab.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 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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