frustrating
Meaning
Characterized by a sense of dissatisfaction or annoyance arising from an inability to achieve desired outcomes or to influence circumstances, often leading to feelings of helplessness or exasperation.
💡 While "frustrating" is often used to describe external circumstances, it can also refer to internal emotional responses; care should be taken to specify the source of frustration to avoid ambiguity.
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