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
Nicole Blanchard
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
The whole ordeal has been frustrating because the rickshaw had sentimental value.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The incident, while initially frustrating, led to valuable leadership lessons about process, disconnection, attention, data, and culture.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
What’s more frustrating is that neither of the bracket’s two best overall performers will be proceeding on to the semifinals, and in hindsight, one of them — Acid Betty — really wasn’t given a chance.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
Daftary-Kapur said the opaque nature of plea deals, which happen behind closed doors, can prove frustrating.
—Nicole Blanchard
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
The whole ordeal has been frustrating because the rickshaw had sentimental value.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The incident, while initially frustrating, led to valuable leadership lessons about process, disconnection, attention, data, and culture.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
What’s more frustrating is that neither of the bracket’s two best overall performers will be proceeding on to the semifinals, and in hindsight, one of them — Acid Betty — really wasn’t given a chance.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrating
Adjective
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Josh — Earnings season is super annoying for trend-following investment strategies.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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After witnesses identified him as the man who made the gestures, he was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County jail on charges of contacting a minor with intent to commit a lewd act and annoying or molesting a child.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
12 July 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
Adjective
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If certain emulsifiers are especially gentle on the gut, the food industry could use them to replace the ones that might be more irritating.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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But, there are also some unnecessary (potentially irritating) extras—eucalyptus oil, parfum, and benzyl alcohol.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Scientists have found a new way to cheat the system – which is both ingenious and disturbing.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Multiple bullet-shell casings were left strewn on the ground near the disturbing scene outside the New York City Housing Authority development.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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“Frustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrating. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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