😤frustrate

verb
/ˈfrʌstreɪt/

Meaning

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to cause feelings of annoyance or disappointment.
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example Sentences

The constant delays frustrated the team.

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

Example Expressions

frustrate the purpose

Synonyms

annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint, obstruct
Entry 1
annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint, obstruct
Entry 2
annoy, thwart, hinder, disappoint

Antonyms

encourage, assist, satisfy, please, help
Entry 1
encourage, assist, satisfy
Entry 2
satisfy, please, help, assist

Collocations

frustrate the efforts, feel frustrated, frustrating situation, frustrate attempts, frustrate completely, easily frustrate, frustrate plans
Entry 1
frustrate the efforts, feel frustrated, frustrating situation, frustrate attempts
Entry 2
frustrate attempts, frustrate completely, easily frustrate, frustrate plans

More Example Sentences

I was not angry, I was just a bit frustrated.

She is frustrated with dealing with paperwork.

She is frustrated with making the same mistake.

They are frustrated with losing time in traffic.

He is frustrated with the confusing instructions.

I am truly frustrated because all my efforts went in vain.

We are frustrated with fixing the same issue again and again.

I am very frustrated because my problem is not being resolved.

I understand why you are frustrated, but we need to work together.

I am so tired and frustrated that I don't feel like doing anything.

Related Vocabularies

Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
to recognize the value of something or to be thankful for it
to have being or reality; to be present

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