frustrated

American  

[fruhs-trey-tid] / ˈfrʌs treɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. disappointed; thwarted.

   an announcer who was a frustrated actor.

2. having a feeling of or filled with frustration; dissatisfied.

   His unresolved difficulty left him absolutely frustrated.

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frustrated British  

/ frʌˈstreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. 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

He says many parents can already be frustrated by the difficulty of securing an EHCP, "something that clearly needs attention," he adds.

From BBC

Though “Golden” went to No. 1 and has been winning awards, singer and co-writer Ejae still connects “one hundred million percent” to its painful roots in her own, frustrated K-pop dreams.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are hearing of frustrated passengers trying to contact the airlines to get any insight on rebooking, and even they were not aware of when fliers could get back out.”

From MarketWatch

Castle said he is frustrated when major studios like Disney seem to prioritize streaming over physical releases.

From Los Angeles Times

The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.

From Barron's