frustrating

/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Causing feelings of annoyance or discouragement because something is difficult, slow, or impossible to achieve.
    • The slow internet connection made the video call frustrating.
    • Waiting in a long line at the store can be very frustrating.
    • It was frustrating to spend hours on the homework and still not understand the lesson.
verb
  1. To cause someone to feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot do or achieve what they want.
    • The broken printer frustrated everyone in the office.
    • Her lack of progress in learning the piano frustrated her.
    • The constant delays frustrated the travelers at the airport.
  2. To prevent someone from doing something or to block a plan or effort from succeeding.
    • The security system frustrated the thief's attempt to break in.
    • Bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
    • New regulations frustrated the company's expansion efforts.
noun
  1. The feeling of being annoyed or discouraged because you cannot do or achieve something.
    • Her frustration grew as the puzzle remained unsolved.
    • He kicked the chair in frustration after losing the game.
    • Take a deep breath to release your frustration.
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