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frustrative

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That frustrates; causing frustration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A mood indicating frustration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

preventing realization or attainment of a desire

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: frustrating, thwarting

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From frustrate + -ive.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: turhauttava — that frustrates