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/
Korean meaning: 원하는 것을 할 수 없거나 성취할 수 없어서 분노와 짜증을 유발하는
Korean pronunciation: **프러**스트레이팅
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'frustra(헛되이)'에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 로마에서 '헛된 노력'을 표현할 때 사용했습니다. 마치 벽에 머리를 박는 것처럼 아무리 노력해도 성과가 없는 상황을 의미했죠.
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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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