Found 2 items, similar to Frustrating.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: frustrating frustrating adj 1: discouraging by hindering 2: preventing realization or attainment of a desire [syn: frustrative, thwarting]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Frustrating Frustrate \Frus"trate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Frustrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Frustrating.] 1. To bring to nothing; to prevent from attaining a purpose; to disappoint; to defeat; to baffle; as, to frustrate a plan, design, or attempt; to frustrate the will or purpose. [1913 Webster] Shall the adversary thus obtain His end and frustrate thine ? --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To make null; to nullifly; to render invalid or of no effect; as, to frustrate a conveyance or deed. Syn: To balk; thwart; foil; baffle; defeat. [1913 Webster]