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frustrate

The correct spelling is frustrate.

How to pronounce frustrate

/fɹəˈstɹeɪt/
verb

IPA: /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/

Say it like: Fru-str-ate

The correct spelling is frustrate. To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired. For example: "It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all."

Usage Examples

It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.

My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.

This test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
  2. 2.To hinder or thwart.
  3. 3.To cause stress or annoyance.

adjective

  1. 1.Ineffectual; useless; fruitless.

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