/fɾusˈtɾante/
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Translation
frustrating
Word origin
From frustrar ('to frustrate'), from Latin frustrare ('to deceive, disappoint in vain'). The same root gives English 'frustrate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- frustrare
- English cognates
- frustrate
Grammar
Masc pluralfrustrantes
Examples
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It is very frustrating to wait so long without a reply.
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We had a frustrating afternoon trying to fix the car.
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What a frustrating situation for everyone!
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Losing by a single point was really frustrating.
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It is frustrating not to understand what the teacher says.
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