FRUSTRATED Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

frustrated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of frustrated

as in disappointed

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verb

past tense of frustrate

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

Narrow losses to the Packers and Lions have frustrated fans who have watched the Jets miss the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 But while Trump has tried to paint a rosy picture of the economy, Vice President JD Vance has been driving home a different message on the campaign trail -- appearing more sympathetic to the economic squeeze frustrated voters are facing. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

Many of us have spent years frustrated with systems that hold so much promise but routinely fail to deliver, leaving us spending weekends troubleshooting why the garage door won’t open. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 The official said that Rubio had grown increasingly frustrated as the reports multiplied. — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frustrated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated

Adjective

Some others have inveighed against the little boy for looking disappointed.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
A day later, Kwon weighed in again, addressing a disappointed employee.

— Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of disappointed

Verb

Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
And just last month, officials in Millcreek, Utah, were baffled to find an unknown camera installed on city property that neither the city nor police requested.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of baffled

Verb

When several of the women refused to surrender the children to Xuan and Zhang after abuse allegations surfaced last year, Majerus said, the couple’s attorney discouraged them from fighting for custody.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
You would likely be discouraged from doing so, and sometimes restrained by the governing laws.

— Ozan Ozerk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of discouraged

Adjective

As Democrats seek to energize Black voters—a key constituency that has traditionally supported the party—the candidates’ appearances also aim to re-engage voters who may currently feel disillusioned with the Democratic Party.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Madison has made a smart choice for her biggest role since bagging an Oscar for Anora; her character’s trajectory from Facebook believer through disillusioned outlier to courageous whistleblower is stirringly rendered.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

Verb

The domestic economy is otherwise moribund, hampered by bad debts and a shrinking labor force.

— RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Special teams miscues and penalties once again hampered the Rams in a game that featured three touchdown passes by Matthew Stafford and a career-best 17 catches by Puka Nacua.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hampered

Adjective

Opponents also argue the measure echoes previous transportation tax initiatives that are still partially unfulfilled, such as RTD’s 2004 FasTracks measure.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of unfulfilled

Verb

As a major bloc that has been able to apply pressure, the union has thwarted several efforts by Mamdani’s predecessors to ban the attraction, as hundreds of carriage operators make a living operating the buggies.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
On the next play, Bolden sacked Russell and thwarted the Crimson Tide’s chances of kicking a game-tying field goal.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 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

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