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frustrating

/ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Frustrating means: preventing realization or attainment of a desire.

Synonyms for frustrating5

adjective, as in preventing realization or attainment of a desire

frustrative, thwarting, preventive, preventative

adjective, as in discouraging by hindering

discouraging

What does frustrating mean?2

adjective

1

preventing realization or attainment of a desire

2

discouraging by hindering

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Frustrating in a sentence

  • I find striptease frustrating, as it doesn't often culminate in actual sex.Lepotdeterre
  • Unfortunately, our conversation was more frustrating than productive.AlanF_US
  • It’s frustrating to think that others seem to have their lives figured out.Nuel
  • I won't be able to stay in such a frustrating job.marcelostockle
  • It’s frustrating for his family to see him idle.Nuel
  • Her editor's feedback was very frustrating to her.Just_Balls
  • I know how frustrating this is for you.CK
  • Long-term unemployment can be very frustrating and demoralising.patgfisher

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