frustrating

• Qui provoque un sentiment d'agacement ou de déception parce qu'il est impossible de changer ou d'atteindre quelque chose.

Causing feelings of annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something.

1. Causing annoyance or angerB1formal

   Causing feelings of annoyance, anger, or disappointment because of obstacles or difficulties.

   qui contrarie, irritant

   • The slow internet connection is very frustrating.
   • It's frustrating when you can't find your keys.
   • The constant delays were frustrating for everyone.

   Synonymesaggravatingannoyingexasperatinginfuriatingirritatingmaddeningprovokingtryingvexing

   Antonymesgratifyingpleasingrewardingsatisfying

2. Preventing progressB1formal

   Causing someone to feel upset because they are prevented from achieving something.

   qui contrarie / qui fait obstacle

   • The lack of funding was frustrating for the research team.
   • It's frustrating to work on a project with no clear direction.
   • The bureaucratic process was incredibly frustrating.

   Synonymesdemoralizingdiscouragingdishearteningexasperatinggallinginfuriatingmaddeningtryingvexing

   Antonymeshelpfulsupportive

• Verbe désignant l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de déception, d'agacement ou de découragement, surtout lorsqu'un objectif ne peut être atteint.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, annoyed, or discouraged, especially when unable to achieve a goal.

1. Cause annoyance or angerB1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot achieve what they want.

   contrarier, exaspérer

   • The constant delays frustrated the passengers.
   • It frustrates me when I can't find my keys.
   • His lack of progress frustrated his coach.

   Synonymesangerannoyexasperateinfuriateirritatemaddennettlepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antonymescontentdelightgratifypleasesatisfy

2. Prevent from happeningB2formal

   To prevent someone from doing something or to prevent a plan from succeeding.

   contrarier, faire échouer

   • The bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
   • The security measures frustrated the attempted robbery.
   • Her efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.

   Synonymesbalkblockcheckdefeatderailfoilforestallhamperimpedeinhibitobstructprecludethwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidfacilitatefurtherpromote