frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
ˈfrə-ˌstrā-təd 
: feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as
a
: feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs
In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long …—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
b
: having an ambition that has not been realized
a frustrated actor [=a person who wants to be an actor but has not succeeded in becoming one]
Over the past decade, however, advances in digital printing technologies have brought the costs of publication down and paved the way for thousands of frustrated writers to get their work into print.—Robert K. J. Killheffer
Robert K. J. KillhefferExamples of frustrated in a Sentence
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But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 10 May 2024
Amidst the procession of graduates crossing the stage, a chorus of frustrated voices clamored outside, pleading to be let in.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 10 May 2024
But that may change as these hacks get worse, patients get more frustrated, and insurance companies refuse to cover negligent companies.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
Nevertheless, the social media conspiracy theories and rumors around Princess Kate’s health following her abdominal surgery in January left Prince William feeling frustrated.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
People in the yellow zone are starting to feel their emotions get stronger and their energy levels increase; feeling stressed, excited, frustrated or silly typically fits in this zone.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
In the here and now, though, Druckenmiller remains frustrated.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Its surprise bags go fast, and Reddit is full of frustrated shoppers looking for tips on how to snare one.
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, by 2021, Black employees remained frustrated—and an exodus began.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
David Morgan, CBS News, 10 May 2024
Amidst the procession of graduates crossing the stage, a chorus of frustrated voices clamored outside, pleading to be let in.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 10 May 2024
But that may change as these hacks get worse, patients get more frustrated, and insurance companies refuse to cover negligent companies.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
Nevertheless, the social media conspiracy theories and rumors around Princess Kate’s health following her abdominal surgery in January left Prince William feeling frustrated.
—Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
People in the yellow zone are starting to feel their emotions get stronger and their energy levels increase; feeling stressed, excited, frustrated or silly typically fits in this zone.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
In the here and now, though, Druckenmiller remains frustrated.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 7 May 2024
Its surprise bags go fast, and Reddit is full of frustrated shoppers looking for tips on how to snare one.
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
Still, by 2021, Black employees remained frustrated—and an exodus began.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
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frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
: filled with a sense of frustration : feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction
learned not to resort to aggressiveness when frustrated—Ashley Montagu
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