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
Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Bully, his latest project, appeared as a short film tweeted out on his X account and has the makings of something that could’ve been a jolt to this frustrating era of Ye’s career.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating for affected users is the lack of clear, timely communication.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For a less frustrating mowing experience, have mower blades sharpened.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
After the three frustrating false starts, Bronaugh once again leaned into his takeoff position, heard the gun fire and burst out of the blocks.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Bully, his latest project, appeared as a short film tweeted out on his X account and has the makings of something that could’ve been a jolt to this frustrating era of Ye’s career.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating for affected users is the lack of clear, timely communication.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For a less frustrating mowing experience, have mower blades sharpened.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrating
Adjective
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Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ding-dong ditched … well into adulthood—one person rang a neighbor's doorbell repeatedly just to be annoying.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition with genetic and environmental causes, whereas atopic dermatitis stems from an irritating substance that triggers a rash.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Going Overboard with Outdoor Lighting Light pollution can be just as irritating as that dog down the street who barks like clockwork for 30 minutes every night.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Frustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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