frustrates
Blocks and annoys
Frustrates is the third-person singular of frustrate, meaning to thwart, block, or prevent from succeeding.
A lack of resources frustrates progress; bureaucracy frustrates efficiency.
The word also describes causing feelings of discouragement or annoyance: It frustrates me when people don't listen.
What frustrates you may not prevent action but makes effort feel pointless.
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
ire · aggravation · annoyance · infuriates · enrages · maddens · incenses · outrage
Frustrates or blocks
- blocksObstructs or sections
- foilsDefeats or thin metal
- stymiesFrustrates or obstructs
- impedesBlocks or delays
hampers · hinders · prevents · derails · obstructs · baffles · confounds · defeats
Difficulties requiring effort
- strugglesDifficult prolonged efforts
- obstaclesThings in the way
- barriersThings blocking access
- hurdlesFrames jumped in races
impediments · roadblocks · bottlenecks · snags · stumbling blocks · complications · setbacks · hindrances
Failure to satisfy expectations
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
dissatisfaction · disheartened · crestfallen · chagrin · setback · discouragement · disenchantment · dashed hopes
Stretched or strained state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- pressureForce upon contact
- strainExcessive stretching force
- overwhelmDefeat by excess
burnout · exhaustion · distress · agitation · exasperation · frazzles · wears down · taxes
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
vexation · ire · aggravation · annoyance · infuriates · enrages · maddens · incenses · outrage · indignation
thwarts
Frustrates or blocks
impedes · hampers · hinders · prevents · derails · obstructs · baffles · confounds · defeats · undermines
challenges
Difficulties requiring effort
hurdles · impediments · roadblocks · bottlenecks · snags · stumbling blocks · complications · setbacks · hindrances · gridlock
letdown
Failure to satisfy expectations
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
- unfulfilledNot brought to completion
discontent · dissatisfaction · disheartened · crestfallen · chagrin · setback · discouragement · disenchantment · dashed hopes · anticlimax
tension
Stretched or strained state
overwhelm · burnout · exhaustion · distress · agitation · exasperation · frazzles · wears down · taxes · drains
- sexual frustrationUnrelieved erotic tension
- sexually frustratedUnmet physical desire
frustrate, frustrated, frustration, frustrating, frustrations