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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
Origin of frustrate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of frustrate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He said he was met with several locked doors and became "extremely frustrated".
But authorities still haven't provided any concrete evidence of Russian interference in the election, frustrating many Romanians.
It also heard evidence about frustrated motorists unable to pay by cash in car parks.
It was an ultimately frustrating night for Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, who failed to convert any of their five shots on target.
We often become frustrated or angry at work when we believe our colleague said something to be competitive or malicious.
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