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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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as in disappointed
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Recent Examples of frustrated
Alyce Brown, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Fishers officials said the latest traffic disruptions on State Road 37 and 141st Street will be here for a while but will be the last — though some numbness may remain for frustrated commuters.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In many economies, there is a mismatch between employers, who complain of skills shortages, and job candidates, who are frustrated by a lack of opportunity.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
As the disturbances pile up, those on the court have become increasingly frustrated.
—Alyce Brown, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Fishers officials said the latest traffic disruptions on State Road 37 and 141st Street will be here for a while but will be the last — though some numbness may remain for frustrated commuters.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The 21-year-old’s sending off came after Madrid were frustrated at a number of first-half decisions, having seen three penalty appeals waved away.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In many economies, there is a mismatch between employers, who complain of skills shortages, and job candidates, who are frustrated by a lack of opportunity.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Verb
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But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Part of me is still disappointed that the excellent NES version of the original Gradius, otherwise known as the first video game to ever feature the iconic Konami Code, didn’t make the cut, but hopefully that just means more collections are on the way.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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According to Juvenile, the call was made by upper management and left him — and fans — confused and disappointed.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the Democratic Party needs to promote a political, economic and social platform that appeals to both its loyal core and disillusioned voters.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Based on King’s 1979 dystopian horror novel of the same name, The Long Walk takes place in a disillusioned America that is entertained by a competition called The Long Walk— a challenge in which 50 teenage boys walk continuously without rest.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Closer to home, the Depression thwarted Henry Ford’s elaborate development plans in Corktown, the neighborhood around the station.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The first was a highlight reel interception from Jourdan Lewis that thwarted a key fourth-quarter drive when the Bucs were trying to rally.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hanson noted unfulfilled promises by Trump to lower prices and to end conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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The Consequential Consensus Whether prophetic or destined for technology's unfulfilled promises museum, the San Francisco Consensus is already redirecting capital flows and strategic priorities.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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When moderate, swing-district members of the House balked prior to the vote, Johnson assured them that the caucus wouldn't really go through with such destructive and heartless cuts to a program that serves as a lifeline for millions of poor Americans.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Continuing resolutions were approved in September and December with bipartisan support as Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson relied on Democrats to keep the government operating when a significant number of GOP members balked at the legislation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Studio executives and agents have been frustrated by the high cost of sending people to Park City, while some locals have grown disenchanted with the influx of fans and press into their tiny hamlet.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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The country’s far right, which now controls 30 percent of Parliament, has normalized radical antidemocratic rhetoric and mobilized a disenchanted electorate that sees liberal governance not as a safeguard but as a barrier to reform.—
Veronica Anghel,
Foreign Affairs,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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