もどかしい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | もどかしい | もどかしくない |
| Polite | もどかしいです | もどかしくないですalso もどかしくありません |
| Past polite | もどかしかったです | もどかしくなかったですalso もどかしくありませんでした |
| Past | もどかしかった | もどかしくなかった |
| Te-form | もどかしくて | もどかしくなくて |
| Adverbial | もどかしく | |
| Conditional | もどかしければ | もどかしくなければ |
| Tara conditional | もどかしかったら | もどかしくなかったら |
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.
His roundabout way of speaking is frustrating.
I feel so frustrated because I failed just one step short of success.
It's irritating that the reply still hasn't come.
It's frustrating that I can't properly convey what I want to say.
He felt frustrated because he couldn't put his feelings into words.
She looked at the clock impatiently.
The controls are hard for beginners, so it's probably frustrating for them.