What does frustrating mean?
Frustrating means Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty..
Frustrating
/fɹəˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty..
Definitions by Sense
- Discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty.
- present participle and gerund of frustrate
Example Sentences
The episode’s unwillingness to fully commit to the pathos of the Bart-and-Laura subplot is all the more frustrating considering its laugh quota is more than filled by a rollicking B-story that finds Homer, he of the iron stomach and insatiable appetite, filing a lawsuit against The Frying Dutchman when he’s hauled out of the eatery against his will after consuming all of the restaurant’s shrimp (plus two plastic lobsters).
Synonyms for frustrating
Antonyms for frustrating
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frustrating
- most frustrating
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frustrating?
Common synonyms include discouraging, frustration, thwarting, preventive.
What is the opposite of frustrating?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frustrating in a sentence?
The episode’s unwillingness to fully commit to the pathos of the Bart-and-Laura subplot is all the more frustrating considering its laugh quota is more than filled by a rollicking B-story that finds Homer, he of the iron stomach and insatiable appetite, filing a lawsuit against The Frying Dutchman when he’s hauled out of the eatery against his will after consuming all of the restaurant’s shrimp (plus two plastic lobsters).
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