Frustrate

Pronunciation: /frʌ.streɪt/

Definitions of frustrate

verb to cause feelings of anger, annoyance, or disappointment in someone by not being able to achieve something

Example Sentences

A1 I get frustrated when I can't find my keys.

A2 She was frustrated with her slow progress in learning a new language.

B1 The complicated instructions frustrated the students during the exam.

B2 His inability to solve the problem frustrated him to no end.

C1 The constant delays and setbacks in the project frustrated the team members.

C2 Her perfectionist tendencies often frustrate those around her.

Examples of frustrate in a Sentence

formal The constant delays in the project have started to frustrate the team members.

informal I'm so frustrated with this slow internet connection!

slang This traffic jam is really starting to frustrate me.

figurative His inability to understand the concept continues to frustrate his progress in the class.

Grammatical Forms of frustrate

• past tense: frustrated
• plural: frustrates
• comparative: more frustrated
• superlative: most frustrated
• present tense: frustrates
• future tense: will frustrate
• perfect tense: has frustrated
• continuous tense: is frustrating
• singular: frustrate
• positive degree: frustrate
• infinitive: frustrate
• gerund: frustrating
• participle: frustrating

Origin and Evolution of frustrate

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'frustrate' originated from the Latin word 'frustratus' which means 'disappointed' or 'thwarted'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frustrate' has evolved to encompass feelings of disappointment, thwarted efforts, and being hindered in achieving one's goals.