Frustrante (en. Frustrating)
/fɾusˈtɾante/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Producing a feeling of frustration.
The lack of communication in the project was very frustrating for the team.
La falta de comunicación en el proyecto resultó muy frustrante para el equipo.
Preventing the achievement of a desired goal.
The lost time was frustrating for everyone involved.
El tiempo perdido fue frustrante para todos los involucrados.
Generating a sense of powerlessness or discouragement.
Watching the series finale was frustrating due to its inconclusiveness.
Ver el final de la serie fue frustrante debido a su inconclusión.
Etymology
From Latin 'frustrans', meaning 'to make useless'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be frustrating
to experience a feeling of frustration.
ser frustrante
frustrating situation
a scenario or condition that leads to efforts not yielding results.
situación frustrante
frustrating result
an outcome that disappoints or does not meet expectations.
resultado frustrante
Related Words
frustration
Feeling experienced when what is desired is not achieved.
frustración
frustrating
That causes frustration.
frustrador
disappointment
Feeling of disillusionment due to unmet expectations.
decepción
Slang Meanings
It can refer to a very annoying or disappointing experience.
That exam was so frustrating.
Ese examen fue tan frustrante.
Used to describe misleading situations.
That game has a frustrating mechanic.
Ese juego tiene una mecánica frustrante.