Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frustrar
verb
/frusˈträr/
Definition
To thwart or disappoint someone’s expectations.
Examples
- Ele se sentiu frustrado por não ter conseguido o emprego. (He felt frustrated because he didn’t get the job.)
- Frustrar os planos de alguém pode ser difícil, mas às vezes é necessário. (Thwarting someone’s plans can be difficult, but sometimes it is necessary.)
Meaning
The act of causing someone to feel disappointed or unfulfilled.
Synonyms
- desapontar
- bloquear
- impedir
- desencorajar