- present participle of frustrate.
frustrating
Example Sentences
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It was confusing and frustrating, full of obscure abbreviations and requiring way too many clicks to put in a simple order.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Yet the reviews can take more than a year, frustrating companies and executives who say the efforts slow their projects down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
For Simon, her Parkinson’s battle has proved “difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,” but not a complete obstacle to her life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Managing director Brian Thomson said while it was recognised it would be "frustrating" for passengers, extending the ferry's period in drydock was "necessary for safety and operational reliability".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
When the reality of the injury set in, when it became apparent to Boobie that there was no magic wand, the grueling regimen of rehabilitation became more frustrating and futile.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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