- present participle of frustrate.
frustrating
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Brousse added that the fact it is driven by the "speculative bubble" of AI is also frustrating, "because I'm a graphic designer by trade, so AI has a real impact on my profession."
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
"That's what's so frustrating for players. You can't take for granted the opportunity to play in the World Cup," said Asante.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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
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
Occasionally I can see Emma’s silhouette hiding behind the curtains and that’s especially frustrating.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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