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

"It leaves us a little bit bruised right this second, but we'll come back," said the frustrated boss.

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Sellers frustrated with price cuts are delisting their homes and waiting for a more favorable market — and hopefully, a better price.

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He added: "I'm really frustrated with the way we played the game, especially in our home, especially understanding what happened during this week with the other clubs, looking at the table."

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U.S. farmers, already frustrated by low prices and visa delays, took it as an insult.

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But the kudos was a double-edged sword for Gyngell, who left the cafe a year after the award, saying she was frustrated by customers who expected a traditional Michelin experience at her rustic cafe.

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