frustrated

[fruhs-trey-tid]

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.

frustrated

/ frʌˈstreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. having feelings of dissatisfaction or lack of fulfilment

Other Word Forms

• unfrustrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frustrated¹

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

Example Sentences

But the onslaught of news landed “like a ton of bricks” in the frustrated community.

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And they’re still frustrated by persistent inflation, giving them little confidence that the economy will improve soon.

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In addition, a report from the University of Michigan showed Americans have soured on the prospects of finding new work and are frustrated by inflation.

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The fans loved Davids but grew frustrated with him missing games - and Kleanthous asked him if he could commit fully to going to every game.

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On the other a cohort of former players and established movers and shakers within the game who have become frustrated at a sport's perceived inability to grow, and who promise big financial backing.

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