frustrated
Americanadjective
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disappointed; thwarted.
an announcer who was a frustrated actor.
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having a feeling of or filled with frustration; dissatisfied.
His unresolved difficulty left him absolutely frustrated.
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of frustrated
Explanation
Frustrated is an adjective that describes feeling disappointed and unsuccessful. If you try to fix your car for hours and hours but it still won't work, you will feel frustrated. People become frustrated when they fail to achieve their goals, both large and small. If you are constantly frustrated, it can build up into anger or bitterness. People sometimes need to vent, or express themselves, when they are very frustrated, in order to let it go. But if you can't shake that frustrated feeling, maybe a change is in order — a new job, different friends, maybe even a cat to remind you that calm is good.
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Example Sentences
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“When I’m frustrated and my eyes roll and my voice tenses, they feel that,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
De la Espriella appealed not just to anti-left voters, but to a burgeoning middle class frustrated by growing crime -- a leading issue for voters in every recent Latin American election.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
While Cape Verde frustrated Spain, Curacao - the smallest nation ever, by size and population, to take part in the tournament - conceded seven against Germany in their opening game.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
She’s just frustrated that the weather isn’t cooperating with her upcoming outdoor performance and agitated that this might be a bad omen for her big American comeback.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
He didn’t need another reason to be frustrated with his father.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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