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

  • (..) I order you to answer the question. Well I'm not telling, acting captain. What? What now? That doesn't frustrate you, does it? My lack of cooperation, that doesn't make you angry? - Are you a member of Starfleet? - Um... yes. Can I get a towel? Under penalty of court martial (..)
    2009 Star Trek