Simple meaning
What does Frustrate mean?
to make someone feel upset because progress is hard.
Dictionary definition
To make someone feel upset because something is difficult or blocked.
Example sentences
Frustrate in a sentence
easy
Mia felt frustrate before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed frustrate after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like frustrate to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Frustrate
annoySimilar meaning in many contexts.
discourageClose meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
encourageA helpful opposite in many situations.
satisfyAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Frustrate word family
Base word
frustrate
adjective
frustrated
Feeling blocked or upset.
noun
frustration
The feeling of being frustrated.
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What does frustrate mean?
FRUSTRATE means to make someone feel upset because progress is hard.
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