Synonyms

frustrated

American

[fruhs-trey-tid] / ˈfrʌs treɪ tɪd /

adjective

disappointed; thwarted.

an announcer who was a frustrated actor.
having a feeling of or filled with frustration; dissatisfied.

His unresolved difficulty left him absolutely frustrated.

frustrated British

/ frʌˈstreɪtɪd /

adjective

having feelings of dissatisfaction or lack of fulfilment

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Other Word Forms

unfrustrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of frustrated

First recorded in 1635–45; frustrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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There are far too many Americans who, frustrated with the frozen job market, have just noped out for the time being.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

“Some of the short-term impacts we are seeing — Americans are frustrated, consumer sentiment is gloomy or even grim,” Long said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. officials want China’s help going after the makers of precursors, though Washington has long been frustrated by what officials have viewed as Beijing dragging its feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Such misunderstandings can leave the caller feeling frustrated and alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Yet the ice pack, with Patience Camp and its twenty-eight frustrated and helpless men, drifted past.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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