Frustrate Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfɹəsˌtɹeɪt

FRUH-strayt

UK

fɹʌstɹˈeɪt

fruh-STRAYT

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: frustrar
• Portuguese (BR): frustrar
• Portuguese (PT): frustrar
• Chinese (Simplified): 使沮丧 - 使受挫
• Chinese (Traditional): 使沮喪 - 使受挫
• Hindi: निराश करना - हतोत्साहित करना
• Arabic: يُحبِط - يُثبّط
• Bengali: হতাশ করা - ব্যর্থ করা
• Russian: расстраивать - препятствовать
• Japanese: イライラさせる - 挫折させる
• Vietnamese: làm thất vọng - làm nản lòng
• Korean: 좌절시키다 - 실망하게 하다
• Turkish: engellemek - hayal kırıklığına uğratmak
• Urdu: مایوس کرنا - ناکام بنانا
• Indonesian: 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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