- present participle of frustrate.
frustrating
Example Sentences
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Recent weeks may have been frustrating for investors, with the S&P 500 churning beneath its surface to produce a gain of 2% in the third quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
For some, layoffs or a frustrating job search have pushed them toward starting a business.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Chris Wheeler, from Bucklebury, Berkshire, said the price volatility, including surges and dips, was "frustrating".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The frustrating answer is that we may never know.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
He’d kept his gloves on, something the guards might have easily taken note of, and a frustrating concession to his weakness, but if he hadn’t, he felt fairly sure he’d have gone completely mad.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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