Cool MateMeaning of Frustrating
causing you to feel annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want
In simple words: Making someone feel annoyed or upset.
Frustrating in a sentence
- It's frustrating to have to wait so long.
- The frustrating thing is, they probably won’t even be in when we get there.
- It was a demeaning and ultimately frustrating experience.
- It was rather frustrating for all of us.
How to use Frustrating
Use 'frustrating' to describe situations or experiences that cause irritation. It's suitable for everyday conversations but may sound too informal in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
frustrating + object
Memory hint
Think of 'frustration' — it's what you feel when something is 'frustrating'.
Related words
Opposites of Frustrating
- reassuring
- satisfying
- easy
Common mistakes with Frustrating
- Confusing 'frustrating' with 'frustrated' (feelings vs. causes).
- 'Frustrating' is sometimes misused to describe people instead of situations.
Frustrating appears in
Frustrating in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محبط
يجعل الشخص يشعر بالانزعاج أو الضيق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিরক্তিকর
কাউকে বিরক্ত বা হতাশ করে তোলে এমন কিছু।
- GermanDeutsch
Frustrierend
Macht jemanden verärgert oder unglücklich.
- SpanishEspañol
Frustrante
Que hace que alguien se sienta molesto o decepcionado.
- Persianفارسی
عذابآور
کسی را ناراحت یا دلخور میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Frustrant
Qui rend quelqu'un énervé ou contrarié.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निराशाजनक
किसी को परेशान या उदास महसूस कराना।
- ItalianItaliano
Frustrante
Che fa sentire qualcuno infastidito o turbato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Frustrante
Que deixa alguém irritado ou chateado.
- RussianРусский
Раздражающий, расстраивающий
Заставляющий кого-то чувствовать раздражение или расстройство.
- Urduاردو
پریشان کننندہ
کسی کو ناراض یا پریشان کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
令人沮丧的
让人感到恼火或不快。
More words like Frustrating
- Annoying
- Trying
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- AbortionC1
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Frustrating
What does Frustrating mean?
Making someone feel annoyed or upset.
What is the definition of Frustrating?
causing you to feel annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want
How do you use Frustrating in a sentence?
It's frustrating to have to wait so long.
Can you give another example of Frustrating?
The frustrating thing is, they probably won’t even be in when we get there.
What are synonyms for Frustrating?
Common alternatives include irritating, annoying, exasperating, vexing, trying.
What is the opposite of Frustrating?
Opposite meanings include reassuring, satisfying, easy.
What words go with Frustrating?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, become, extremely, fairly, very, for.
What are common mistakes when using Frustrating?
Confusing 'frustrating' with 'frustrated' (feelings vs. causes). 'Frustrating' is sometimes misused to describe people instead of situations.
How do you pronounce Frustrating?
US: /["/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Frustrating?
Use 'frustrating' to describe situations or experiences that cause irritation. It's suitable for everyday conversations but may sound too informal in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Frustrating?
"Frustrating" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.