frustrating

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
  2. verb treat cruelly
  3. adjective discouraging by hindering

Etymology

From frustrate + -ing.

Synonyms

thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk

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