Basic Details
Word: Frustrate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make someone feel annoyed or upset because they cannot do what they want.
Synonyms: Annoy, irritate, disappoint
Antonyms: Soothe, please, satisfy
Idioms and Phrases
- Frustration mounts: This phrase is used when someones feelings of annoyance or disappointment are increasing. Example: "As the project deadline approached, frustration mounted among the team members."
- Frustrated hopes: This phrase refers to expectations that have not been met, leading to disappointment. Example: "His frustrated hopes of winning the competition made him reconsider his strategy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt frustrated when she couldnt solve the difficult puzzle despite trying several times.
Example 2: The long queue at the supermarket frustrated many customers eager to get home.
Example 3: Sometimes, when we face challenges, its easy to feel frustrated, but we must keep trying.
Fun Fact
The word "frustrate" comes from the Latin word "frustrari," which means "to deceive" or "to cheat." Over time, its meaning evolved to describe the feeling of being thwarted or defeated in one's efforts.
Famous Quote
"Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success." Bo Bennett
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "frustrate" mean?
a) To make someone happy
b) To make someone feel annoyed or upset
c) To help someone succeed
d) To teach someone
Answer: b) To make someone feel annoyed or upset
2. Which of these is a synonym of "frustrate"?
a) Calm
b) Play
c) Annoy
d) Encourage
Answer: c) Annoy
3. Which is an antonym of "frustrate"?
a) Disappoint
b) Soothe
c) Irritate
d) Upset
Answer: b) Soothe
4. Which sentence uses "frustrate" correctly?
a) The rain will frustrate our picnic plans.
b) The cat will frustrate the dog by playing fetch.
c) The teacher was frustrated by the students' drawings.
d) The clouds will frustrate the sun's brightness.
Answer: a) The rain will frustrate our picnic plans.
5. What does the idiom "frustration mounts" mean?
a) Increasing feelings of joy
b) Increasing feelings of annoyance
c) A happy moment
d) A successful achievement
Answer: b) Increasing feelings of annoyance
