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

  • (..) awaits. And some may ask, what is death? Is it the end? Or is it the beginning? And what is life? What is this thing we call life? All these questions can frustrate you at times like this. And that's why you have to turn to the Lord. - Jesus ... Because the Lord is the sweetness. Is that dad? (..)
    2008 Gran Torino