Frustrate Meaning in English
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Definition
To make someone feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot do or achieve something.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral verb, often used in passive ('be frustrated'). Common patterns: 'frustrate someone’s efforts/plans.' Do not confuse with 'annoy' (more about irritation) — 'frustrate' often refers to being stopped from achieving a goal.
Spanish: frustrarPortuguese (BR): frustrarPortuguese (PT): frustrarChinese (Simplified): 使沮丧 - 使受挫Chinese (Traditional): 使沮喪 - 使受挫Hindi: निराश करना - हतोत्साहित करनाArabic: يُحبِط - يُثبّطBengali: হতাশ করা - ব্যর্থ করাRussian: расстраивать - препятствоватьJapanese: イライラさせる - 挫折させるVietnamese: làm thất vọng - làm nản lòngKorean: 좌절시키다 - 실망하게 하다Turkish: engellemek - hayal kırıklığına uğratmakUrdu: مایوس کرنا - ناکام بناناIndonesian: membuat frustrasi - menggagalkan
Example Sentences
Losing my keys really frustrates me.
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The teacher's rules can sometimes frustrate students.
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Delays can frustrate travel plans.
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It really frustrates me when people don’t listen.
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Sarah’s attempts to fix the computer only frustrated her more.
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Sometimes little things just frustrate you for no reason.
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