frustrating

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfrʌstrəteɪɪŋ/ AmE /ˈfrʌstrəteɪɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 IRRITATING [attributive / predicative] B1

causing feelings of anger and annoyance because you are unable to do what you want or achieve your aims

frustrante, molesto, irritante

  • be frustrating for somebody

Collocations a frustrating experience · frustrating news

  • It's so frustrating when the phone cuts out.

    Es frustrante cuando el teléfono se corta.

2 DISAPPOINTING [attributive / predicative] B2

causing disappointment because something is not as good or successful as you hoped it would be

desalentador, decepcionante, frustrante

  • be frustrating for somebody

Collocations a frustrating result · frustrating progress

  • The results were very frustrating.

    Los resultados fueron muy decepcionantes.