Frustrates Meaning in English
word · lemma: frustrate
ˈfɹəsˌtɹeɪts
FRUHS-trayts
fɹʌstɹˈeɪts
fruhs-TRAYTS
Definition
To make someone feel annoyed, upset, or discouraged because something is difficult or not going as planned.
Usage & Nuances
'Frustrates' is formal or neutral. Commonly used with subjects that cause annoyance (e.g., 'It frustrates me when...'). Not to be confused with 'annoys' (more about irritation) or 'disappoints' (about expectations). Often followed by 'when' or 'that' clauses.
Spanish: frustraPortuguese (BR): frustraPortuguese (PT): frustraChinese (Simplified): 使...沮丧 - 使...挫败Chinese (Traditional): 使...沮喪 - 使...挫敗Hindi: निराश करता हैArabic: يُحبطBengali: হতাশ করে - বিরক্ত করেRussian: раздражает - расстраиваетJapanese: イライラさせる - もどかしく思わせるVietnamese: làm nản lòng - làm bực bộiKorean: 좌절하게 하다 - 답답하게 하다Turkish: sinirlendirir - hüsrana uğratırUrdu: مایوس کرنا - جھنجھلا دیناIndonesian: membuat frustrasi - membuat kesal
Example Sentences
Losing my keys always frustrates me.
basic
It frustrates her when people are late.
basic
The slow internet frustrates students.
basic
Sometimes it really frustrates me when plans change at the last minute.
natural
What frustrates you the most about working here?
natural
It frustrates me that we keep having the same problem every week.
natural