frustrate

/ˈfrʌstreɪt/ /froʊˈstreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to feel or express frustration, especially as a result of being unable to achieve something

“Her efforts to learn the piano were frustrated by her teacher’s lack of patience.”

2. verb

to prevent (something) from happening or being done

“The project was frustrated by a lack of funding.”

3. verb

to cause (someone) to feel frustrated

“The difficult puzzle frustrated the children.”

4. noun

a feeling of dissatisfaction with an unsatisfactory or unpleasant situation

“She felt frustrated by the long wait at the doctor’s office.”

Synonyms

  • exasperate
  • irritate

Antonyms

  • fulfill
  • satisfy