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Meaning of frustrate
to cause someone to feel frustrated, typically because they are unable to do or achieve something
Etymology of frustrate
The word "frustrate" originates from the Latin "frustrari", which means "to deceive" or "to disappoint", and is derived from "frustro", meaning "to mock" or "to delude"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of thwarting or defeating someone's plans or efforts
Synonyms
infuriate
annoy
irritate
vex
exasperate
anger
provoke
antagonize
rile
inflame
enrage
incense
gall
nettle
peeve
harass
plague
bother
disturb
trouble
perturb
disquiet
upset
disconcert
fluster
ruffle
confound
perplex
bewilder
baffle
thwart
hinder
obstruct
impede
block
foil
disappoint
disillusion
disenchant
Definitions
- To feel or express dissatisfaction or annoyance because of an inability to achieve something or to make progress
- * To prevent someone from achieving something, typically by making it impossible for them to do so
Usage Examples
- The lack of progress on the project frustrated the team leader
- * The traffic jam frustrated my plans to get to the airport on time
- * The complexity of the problem frustrated the engineer's attempts to find a solution