i-adjective
frustrating; irritating; impatient; tantalizing
Describes a feeling of irritation or impatience when something is not progressing as desired, or when a desired outcome is just out of reach. Often used for slow progress, indirect communication, or tantalizing situations.
彼の遠回しな言い方がもどかしい。
His roundabout way of speaking is frustrating.
あと一歩のところで失敗して、もどかしい気持ちだ。
I feel so frustrated because I failed just one step short of success.
なかなか返事が来なくてもどかしい。
It's irritating that the reply still hasn't come.