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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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2
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
At a May county committee meeting, advocate Sharon Buttry told commissioners that residents are frustrated that Crown hasn’t been ticketed more. — Jena Brooker, ProPublica, 6 July 2026 Keli Gonzalez, a painter the museum commissioned, became frustrated by the lack of female representation. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
Farmers and advocates were frustrated and concerned when funding was cut at the federal level. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 When the Lightning went on their 20-1-1 run, that line frustrated and shut down opposing teams’ top stars night in and night out. — Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 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
  • In recent years, Sangita Kalita has watched as her mother and mother-in-law go to the local temple — called a naamghar — in Assam State, India and leave disappointed.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 11 July 2026
  • London's overwhelming demand led organizers to expand to a two-day event, accommodating 100,000 runners, yet most applicants remain disappointed.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of disappointed
Verb
  • Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • His focus on the voting bill, instead of signing one that tackles a top issue for voters, has left some GOP strategists baffled.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Definition of baffled
Verb
  • Although the space agency initially discouraged the public from going near the spheres, Queensland emergency responders have since removed the objects and determined them to be safe, the ASA confirmed.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • They were not just discouraged by the unfortunate results, the pair noted in their YouTube post.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • Potential contenders including former health chief Nirav Shah and ex-Senate president Troy Jackson are circling, while disillusioned voters liken Platner’s exit to Democrats’ last-minute scramble to replace Joe Biden.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Owning a home has long been considered part of financial freedom and the larger American Dream, but that concept itself has lost its sheen as a rising share of young Americans grow disillusioned with it.
    — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • And that his injury severely hampered their chances in the second half of the campaign.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The response has been hampered by a funding gap, attacks on health centers, and an ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, as well as mistrust among local communities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of hampered
Adjective
  • But Brian’s repeated, unfulfilled promises to visit her home country of Spain – as well as an avoidance of video calls – struck Silvia’s sons as strange.
    — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • There has been an outpouring of grief in Kern County and at Sacramento State of a life of promise unfulfilled.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • As Deadline reported last week, Tatro was in talks to join the DC Universe as the hyper-intelligent telepathic ape who has sought to rule both the simian and human worlds, though the Flash has frequently thwarted his plans.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • An episode of severe weather was expected across northern New England earlier this week, but was thwarted by the presence of thick wildfire smoke from Canada.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of thwarted
Adjective
  • Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard).
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
  • Presented Out of Competition at the 1967 edition of Venice, Deadly Sweet takes it cue from a brief encounter between a disenchanted man and a girl with no illusions in the wake of the murder of a nightclub owner in London.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Definition of disenchanted

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