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frustrating

ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ

[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ]

causing frustration

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Making someone feel annoyed because something cannot be achieved.

Example

It is frustrating when the bus is always late.

It is frustrating when the bus is always late.

Etymology

Present participle of 'frustrate', from Latin 'frustrari'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes the situation or thing that causes the feeling.

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