as in disappointed
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as in baffled
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrated
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
According to The Times, the documentary covers allegations that Chase, who had become frustrated with his character’s escalating bigotry and a scene in which the character uses a hand puppet wearing blackface, said a racial slur when asking whether his character would be made to say it next.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cost, wealthy investors are also frustrated with service.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Webster remains frustrated that the full story of January 6, in his view, has yet to be told.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
According to The Times, the documentary covers allegations that Chase, who had become frustrated with his character’s escalating bigotry and a scene in which the character uses a hand puppet wearing blackface, said a racial slur when asking whether his character would be made to say it next.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
Potential panelists were waiting downstairs as prosecutors and Edgar’s attorney — all seemingly frustrated — deliberated over a letter written by Edgar and filed in court Tuesday.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cost, wealthy investors are also frustrated with service.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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So, yeah, everybody is very disappointed.—
Jay Cohen,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Alonso substituted Antonio Rudiger — who was an injury doubt heading into the match — and Raul Asencio in the 69th minute, with the latter looking disappointed on the bench.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One thing that baffled me a little were the flashbacks.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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The team behind the shock discovery (in more ways than one) is baffled by this beautiful arc of material, which defies expectations and current theories surrounding such stellar remains.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The audit listed multiple examples where the district’s actions may have discouraged fair competition and may have violated state law.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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New York’s Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued early stay-at-home orders, imposed one of the first statewide mask mandates, and discouraged in-person church services.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In movies like Sátántangó, Werckmeister Harmonies, and his extraordinary swan song, 2011’s The Turin Horse, the Hungarian filmmaker crafted dreamlike narratives populated with disillusioned, spiritually bereft characters facing harsh realities.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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All the energy and idealism in that disillusioned age were on the right, as those bright young men in their supply-side neckties came flooding into Washington promising national renewal.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Sam Leavitt, who starred at Arizona State the past two seasons and led the Sun Devils to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 before injuries hampered him this year, has committed to the LSU Tigers, according to multiple reports Monday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Injuries have hampered the offensive line, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has at times appeared tentative rather than the aggressive passer and scrambler that helped lead the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even ahead of his hour-long speech in the Capitol, Assembly Republicans charged that the governor’s eight-year term culminated in unfulfilled efforts to lower the cost of living for California families.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The decision ends McDaniel’s four-year tenure in Miami, a period defined by soaring expectations that ultimately went unfulfilled.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Khamenei also thanked Iranians who participated in Monday’s pro-government rallies, saying the demonstrations thwarted external plots against the country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Irvine Police Department arrested two people after officers thwarted a $100,000 handbag heist early Tuesday morning.—
Hunter Sowards,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Though Pierre focused much of his address on domestic issues, including the country’s disenchanted youths and gang membership, regional politics and the shift away from long-standing political personalities loomed large during the ceremony.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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With the pressure state associations are under — often from lawyers and legislators called upon by disenchanted families — Niehoff said the trend nationally is to enact a one-time free transfer.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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