ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Frustrative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Frustrative is an adjective meaning That frustrates; causing frustration.

Meaning

That frustrates; causing frustration.

More Meanings

  1. (grammar) A mood indicating frustration.

Example Sentences

The frustrative marked with the clitic -tha indicates that the action was 'frustrated', that it has failed already or is bound to fail; or that the success of an action is not yet certain.

Synonyms for frustrative

Depending on context, synonyms include thwarting, frustrating, preventive, preventative.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frustrating, thwarting, preventive, preventative, frustrated, maddening.

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