- present participle of frustrate.
frustrating
Example Sentences
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“It’s been frustrating: the amount of work we’re still putting in, and the lack of attention to that work.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
"It is so frustrating when you think this time last year Draper was playing the best tennis of his life," British former world number four Tim Henman said on BBC TV.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Eduardo Cardozo, a volunteer in Tucacas, said it was "frustrating" to know that some victims could have been saved "if they'd been searched for in time."
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
She left the sport after spending several frustrating years trying to capture her 24th singles major and seize the all-time women’s record over Margaret Court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
“Debbie,” she said, “I’m so sorry. It’s a very frustrating situation.”
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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