frustrating

Definitions

Causing feelings of annoyance, discouragement, or dissatisfaction due to an inability to change or achieve something.

Preventing the progress, success, or fulfillment of a plan or desire.

Examples

It is incredibly frustrating when the internet connection drops during an important video call.

Trying to assemble the furniture without the correct instructions was a frustrating experience.

Synonyms

annoying exasperating irritating vexing disheartening aggravating baffling

Antonyms

satisfying rewarding encouraging pleasant gratifying easy helpful