Frustrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹʌˈstɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Frustrate is a verb meaning (transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
Meaning
(transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To hinder or thwart.
- (transitive) To cause stress or annoyance.
- ineffectual; useless; fruitless.
Example Sentences
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My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.
It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.
This test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade.
Word Forms
- frustrates
- frustrating
- frustrated
Synonyms for frustrate
Depending on context, synonyms include confound, behedge, blunt, crimp, delay, difficult.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bedevil, baffle, rag, thwart, spoil, tantalize.
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