as in annoying
causing annoyance
these daily traffic jams are frustrating
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as in baffling
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrating
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The 414-footer ended a frustrating night for Tuesday’s defensive hero.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Problems were especially frustrating at Target, with some users reporting their orders being canceled despite going through the checkout process.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Trying to fight from Gilead is also very frustrating for her.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
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According to UChicago Medicine, weight gain is often one of the most frustrating symptoms due to its impact on overall quality of life.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
The 414-footer ended a frustrating night for Tuesday’s defensive hero.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Problems were especially frustrating at Target, with some users reporting their orders being canceled despite going through the checkout process.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Trying to fight from Gilead is also very frustrating for her.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrating
Adjective
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Actions by officials in the two countries are also discouraging Canadian tourists from looking south.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
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Good air circulation will allow leaves and stems to dry out, discouraging disease.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
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As the protagonist/antihero, audiences meet everyone through his eyes (and imperious narration) — and in his view, most people are shallow and irritating, especially the residents of Madre Linda.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
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Ghosts that wink could be scary but the face Sal makes is disturbing in other ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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In cases where advertising is inevitable, some prefer ads that appeal on a personal level over messaging that can be inappropriate or, even, disturbing and offensive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Frustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrating. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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