Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frustrate
verb
/frʌsˈtreɪt/
Definition
To prevent someone from achieving a goal or feeling satisfied.
Examples
- The delay in the project will frustrate many team members.
- Every time I try to solve this puzzle, it seems to frustrate me more.
- Her inability to understand the instructions can frustrate the teacher.
Meaning
Frustrate means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed because they cannot succeed or do what they want.
Synonyms
- Annoy
- Upset
- Hinder
- Impeded
- Thwart
