English · Emotions & Feelings
frustrating
ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ
[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ]
causing frustration
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Making someone feel annoyed because something cannot be achieved.
Example
It is frustrating when the bus is always late.
It is frustrating when the bus is always late.
Etymology
Present participle of 'frustrate', from Latin 'frustrari'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes the situation or thing that causes the feeling.