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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 Word Forms
- ڰܲt· noun
- ڰܲt·Բ· adverb
- ڰܲ·ٰ·پ [fruhs, -trey-tiv, -tr, uh, -], adjective
- ·ڰܲtٱ verb (used with object) refrustrated refrustrating
Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
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Example Sentences
Trump has been frustrated by this relative weakness of the US position, analysts say.
"Jenny was increasingly frustrated that women, including herself, could not join the Magic Circle," Ms Lloyd says now.
Once considered a cheaper option for cable-less young people, YouTube TV now costs $82.99 a month after an increase that frustrated many users.
"Learner drivers have been dealing with frustratingly long waiting times to book a driving test since the easing of pandemic related restrictions several years ago," she said.
Megan said she had been left isolated, frustrated and exhausted at times due to how "unpredictable" life with FND had been.
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