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frustrated

The correct spelling is frustrated.

How to pronounce frustrated

verb

IPA: /fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/

Say it like: Fru-str-ate-d

The correct spelling is frustrated. 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.Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
  2. 2.Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

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