frustrate — to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat frustrates me by knocking things off the table every morning.
- The traffic jam frustrated commuters who were already late for work.
- She gets frustrated when her phone battery dies in the middle of a game.
frustrate
VERB[/ˈfrʌstreɪt/]
to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to make someone feel annoyed or discouraged
He tries again and again, but the stuck lock frustrates him.
He swings and swings, but cracks only hesitate, and failure begins to frustrate and aggravate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frustrari' meaning 'to deceive or disappoint,' which comes from 'frustra' meaning 'in vain' or 'to no purpose.' The word entered English in the 16th century through French influence.
Breakdown
frustr- (Latin root meaning 'in vain/to deceive') + -ate (verb suffix) = frustrate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat frustrates me by knocking things off the table every morning.”
“The traffic jam frustrated commuters who were already late for work.”
“She gets frustrated when her phone battery dies in the middle of a game.”
“Bad weather frustrated their picnic plans.”
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