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
  • (..) 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
  • (..) - Right. - All right. - Good luck. DANNY: He sent Derek to the kids... ...to the frustrated ones. The ones who were sick of getting their asses kicked by black and Mexican gangs. Don't just be some punk... ...be part of something. DEREK: (..)
    1998 American History X