frustrating — causing feelings of anger and annoyance because you cannot do or achieve what you want
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing feelings of anger and annoyance because you cannot do or achieve what you want
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions is incredibly frustrating.
- It's frustrating when your phone battery dies right before you need to make an important call.
- The most frustrating thing about learning a new language is forgetting words you studied yesterday.
frustrating
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/]
causing feelings of anger and annoyance because you cannot do or achieve what you want
Trying to assemble flat-pack furniture with missing parts is incredibly frustrating.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin frustra, meaning 'in vain' or 'to no purpose,' the word emerged in ancient Rome to express futile effort and disappointment. The verb frustrate developed to describe the action of thwarting or defeating someone's hopes or efforts.
Breakdown
frustra (in vain, to no purpose) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix forming an adjective or noun describing the ongoing action of defeating effort).
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📝Examples
“Trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions is incredibly frustrating.”
“It's frustrating when your phone battery dies right before you need to make an important call.”
“The most frustrating thing about learning a new language is forgetting words you studied yesterday.”
“Waiting in line for two hours only to be told the store is out of stock is beyond frustrating.”
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