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

The workgroup was formed after city officials came under heavy criticism from frustrated drivers regarding current parking policies across the city. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 These will show whether the vote was a watershed moment in the demise of an anti-fascist consensus dating back to World War II, or the latest in a series of elections worldwide in which frustrated voters simply cast out incumbents. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

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Three plays later, on third-and-3 at the Washington 17, Hurts was visibly frustrated when his pass sailed beyond Goedert, forcing the Eagles to settle for a field goal. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 At 34, frustrated by the lack of a decent salary and deteriorating living conditions, including declining healthcare and long lines for gasoline, De La Cruz began to think about leaving Cuba. — Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frustrated

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Adjective

While country music will always be part of her, she’s felt disappointed by her peers politically.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
While disappointed, Gold Phoenix’s connections weren’t about to ask for condolences.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappointed

Verb

Her unconventional breakdancing moves during her final performance against Lithuania’s Dominika Banevič (B-Girl Nicka) baffled audiences at home and cemented her as a meme royalty.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Host Kara Robinson Chamberlain, a true crime influencer, kidnapping survivor and former law enforcement officer, investigated the killing that has baffled Liz's family, friends and the community for seven years.

— Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of baffled

Verb

Anything beyond loud noise is discouraged, and perhaps feared by those in charge at Ole Miss, given how emotional Kiffin’s return will be.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Foreign visitors could be discouraged from visiting Nepal as well, impacting an industry that accounts for about 7% of the country’s GDP and more than one million jobs.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of discouraged

Adjective

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
The bitter, disillusioned Tucker, estranged from his wife and young son because of his years of absence overseas, decides to round up the members of his old unit and embark on a mission to retrieve the money.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

Verb

The favorite was Lamar Jackson, who was later hampered by injuries and finished with a career-low rushing output.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of hampered

Verb

Moran made three interceptions on Thursday — two in the end zone that thwarted Fremd drives and then one that set up the touchdown that put the Knights up by two scores.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
As the years go by, babies are born, parents get sick and die, careers are started then ended, wives and husbands are thwarted, and, eventually, sheets are strewn and booties are tapped.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of thwarted

Adjective

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
El-Sayed will have to get not only a majority of Democratic votes, but a fair share of independent voters and some disenchanted Republicans, McCuan said.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of disenchanted

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