frustrate

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something
  • verb: to balk or defeat in an endeavor
  • synonyms: vain, ineffectual, useless

Examples

  • The lack of investors has 'frustrated' them in their efforts to expand the company.

  • Bureaucratic delays have 'frustrated' our efforts to resolve this problem.

  • It 'frustrated' him to miss so many games because of injuries.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We can't afford to! -Dad. I'm kidding, no. I love your mom. Does mom hate me? You both have such strong personalities. She doesn't know how to help you and that frustrates her. I wish she'd talk to me. -She will. I know. Happy eighteen. Thanks. (..)
    2017 Lady Bird