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 Owens’ claims have been backed by the likes of Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who agreed that Kirk felt “frustrated” and even “pressured” over his Israel criticism.

From Salon

Hernandez said she too is frustrated with the quality of city services, and will work on finding additional funding to pay for them.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "I know there will be no one more frustrated than you, over this one slip in your normal approach of courtesy and respect to all".

From BBC

"Normal people don't want to watch football like that," Xavi once commented after his Barcelona side were frustrated by Getafe's intensity.

From BBC

Fans from several clubs have become increasingly frustrated by opposition supporters appearing in home sections.

From BBC