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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.
Synonyms: , ,
- 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
/ ڰʌˈٰɪ /
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
Derived Forms
- ڰܲˈٰٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ڰܲt· noun
- ڰܲt·Բ· adverb
- ڰܲ·ٰ·پ [fruhs, -trey-tiv, -tr, uh, -], adjective
- ·ڰܲtٱ verb (used with object) refrustrated refrustrating
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"It has been extremely stressful and frustrating; I constantly worried what letters I was receiving or who was going to knock at the door after the threats."
But just when the film’s missteps start to frustrate, the story lands on a stunningly understated moment that suggests the potentially rich character study underneath.
There has been huge speculation about the future of Jack Grealish, who admitted this week he has been frustrated at his lack of Premier League starts.
As with many governments around the world, the tariffs have frustrated Australia's leaders, with Albanese saying they are "totally unwarranted" and "not the act of a friend."
The police chief said he knows community members are frustrated that the man can’t be arrested for harassment.
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