Grammar fix

This is getting frustrating

Growing annoyance

Used to say that a continuing or repeated problem is making you increasingly annoyed.

expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I know it's not your fault, but this is getting frustrating.

They're repairing the road outside my flat, and they've changed the finish date twice already. This is getting frustrating because I can't open my windows without dust coming in.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: This is getting frustrated.

Say: This is getting frustrating.

For a situation that causes annoyance, use 'frustrating'; 'frustrated' describes the person feeling it.

  • Pattern
  • This is getting frustrating (+ because-clause)

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Say you're annoyed without being rude

Try it in Daily Speak