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Frustrate

Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

Definition 1 (Verb): To cause feelings of disappointment, failure, or annoyance; to hinder or prevent the fulfillment of something.

Definition 2 (Adjective): Feeling or expressing annoyance, dissatisfaction, or disappointment.

Examples:

1. Verb:

• The constant interruptions during the meeting frustrated the participants.
• The complicated instructions on the packaging frustrated the customer.
• The team's inability to score any goals frustrated the coach.

2. Adjective:

• After several failed attempts, he became frustrated with his inability to solve the puzzle.
• The students were frustrated with the lack of guidance from their teacher.
• She felt frustrated and discouraged by the constant setbacks.

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