frustrating

UK
/frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
US
/frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
frustratinggerund / present participle
UK
/frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
US
/frʌsˈtreɪtɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective derived from the verb “frustrate”.
Translations
The process of applying for a visa can be frustrating.
Процесс подачи заявления на визу может быть разочаровывающим.
It was a frustrating experience to wait in line for hours.
Это был раздражающий опыт - стоять в очереди часами.
The team's loss was frustrating for the fans.
Поражение команды было огорчающим для болельщиков.
Definitions
Causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to achieve or do something.
The frustrating delay at the airport made everyone anxious.
frustratingnoun
frustratings
pl
UK
/frʌˈstreɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈfrʌˌstreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act of frustrating’; usually uncountable.
Definitions
The act or process of thwarting or preventing someone or something from succeeding.
The frustrating of the plan required careful coordination.
frustrateverb

frustrating

Gerund

frustrated
Past Simple
frustrated
Past Participle
frustrating
Gerund
UK
/frʌsˈtreɪt/
US
/frʌsˈtreɪt/
Translations
The constant delays frustrate the team.
Постоянные задержки расстраивают команду.
The bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
Плохая погода сорвала их планы на пикник.
Additional translations
Definitions
To prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled.
The security measures were designed to frustrate any attempts to hack into the system.
To cause someone to feel upset or annoyed, typically as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
The constant delays began to frustrate the passengers waiting for their flight.
frustrategerund / present participle

frustrating

The present participle form 'frustrating' functions adjectivally, describing something that causes frustration.
Definitions
Causing feelings of frustration; making someone feel annoyed or distressed.
Waiting for the never-ending updates was extremely frustrating.
frustratepast participle
Definitions
Feeling upset or annoyed because one is unable to change or achieve something.
She was deeply frustrated by the slow bureaucratic process.