frustrating Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    thwart; bilk; cross; frustrate; baffle; foil; spoil; queer; scotch.
    • What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
    • foil your opponent
  2. verb treat cruelly
    bedevil; rag; crucify; dun; frustrate; torment.
    • The children tormented the stuttering teacher
  3. adjective satellite discouraging by hindering
  4. adjective satellite preventing realization or attainment of a desire
    frustrative; thwarting.

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