was frustrating
- past progressive of frustrate.
Example Sentences
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Eduardo Cardozo, a volunteer in Tucacas, said it was "frustrating" to know that some victims could have been saved "if they'd been searched for in time."
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Obviously it was frustrating to miss out in Barcelona," Albon, 29, told AFP on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
He said it was "frustrating" to have lost one of the front door centrepieces of the display when it wasn't even December yet.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025
She said it was frustrating to residents who have “been through excruciating renovation projects and followed the rules” to see certain projects get a pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
“It was frustrating to be driven away from two jobs that we very much enjoyed, but a starter home for our family would have cost over $600,000.”
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
