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Definition of frustratingly

frustratingly

/frʌˈstreɪ.tɪŋ.li/
frus · trat · ing · ly
Adjective:frustrating
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frustratingly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes annoyance, impatience, or dissatisfaction due to an inability to change or achieve something.

Example

"The negotiations progressed frustratingly slowly over the course of several months."

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• Rhymes for frustratingly

• Nearby Words

frustrated
frustratedly
frustrating
frustratingly
frustration
frutex
fry

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the participial adjective 'frustrating' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root ultimately comes from the Latin verb 'frustrari', meaning 'to deceive, disappoint, or make vain'.

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