Frustrate

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/
• UK IPA: /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/

Origin

From Latin frustro.

Full definition of frustrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.
2. (transitive) To hinder or thwart.My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.
3. (transitive) To cause stress or panicThis test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade.

Synonyms

Adjective

1. vain; ineffectual; useless; nugatory
• ShakespeareOur frustrate search.