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adjective

Definition of frustratednext
as in disappointed

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verb

past tense of frustrate
1
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
Adjective
Set against the remains of a city frozen in time, these teens — in all their wayward, horny, semi-philosphical, and frustrated ennui — hurtle toward a future unknown. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 The New York Giants were riding high coming into Los Angeles to face a frustrated Rams team that returned home from a beatdown in Australia. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
Ludwig was feeling frustrated by the lack of projects coming his way. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Cheers to not becoming instantly frustrated while digging for your keys. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frustrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
  1. disappointed
  2. baffled
  3. discouraged
  4. disillusioned
  5. hampered
  6. unfulfilled
  7. thwarted
  8. disenchanted
Adjective
  • Some guilds, like the Directors Guild of America, celebrated the verdict as a win, while others, like the Writers Guild of America, felt disappointed that the merger is one step closer to becoming reality.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Corporal Philip Atoui, an RCMP liaison, looked at the timber the way a disappointed parent looks at a living room littered with toys.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of disappointed
Verb
  • Her home isn’t in the highway’s path, but she was still baffled by council’s decision.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Some Broward commissioners said they are baffled as to why statewide prosecutors would be concerned about the county contracts or their desire to save money by cutting ties with the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of baffled
Verb
  • Forecasters discouraged entering the surf due to a high risk of rip currents continuing today and likely into Monday.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout the film, Agent Miller refuses to abandon the investigation, even after being discouraged from following the case by her superiors who felt as though there wasn’t enough evidence pointing to Kaczynski.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • But his government is grappling with a weak economy, and many voters who had hoped the former corporate executive would fix that have become disillusioned with delays in implementing financial and tax reforms.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories Set in contemporary Iran, the film follows a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • Four in 10 American kids will become adults hampered by obesity, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, or other conditions that can limit their opportunities and shorten their lives.
    — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Aliyah Boston finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the Fever, despite being hampered by a lower leg injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampered
Adjective
  • Yes, as the season of presidential politics grinds on to the November showdown, a promising but unfulfilled new ABC situation comedy called Spin City puts its own spin on the hype and hope associated with the political game.
    — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Europe has pledged to boost Ukraine’s funding, though its needs remain largely unfulfilled as US support dwindles.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • In some cases, state policies to lower these taxes are thwarted.
    — Vidya Mani, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After Pakistani troops thwarted the infiltration attempt, Afghan Taliban forces allegedly fired mortars and other heavy weapons at Pakistani border posts, the four officials said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of thwarted
Adjective
  • As the war in Iran has dragged on, with resulting high gasoline prices, voters are becoming more disenchanted with the president.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of disenchanted

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