Synonyms of frustrated

frustrated 1 of 2

adjective

as in disappointed

Related Words

• disappointed
• disillusioned
• unfulfilled
• disenchanted
• dissatisfied
• disgruntled
• aggrieved
• displeased
• discontented
• upset
• perturbed
• disturbed
• unhappy
• discontent
• dejected
• malcontent
• sad
• depressed
• disquieted
• despairing
• despondent
• inconsolable
• disconsolate
• joyless
• sorrowful
• downcast
• downhearted
• doleful
• miserable
• forlorn
• mournful
• low-spirited
• hangdog
• down

Dissimilar Words

• satisfied
• pleased
• content
• contented
• happy
• glad
• delighted
• joyful
• joyous
• gratified
• blissful
• jubilant
• triumphant
• exultant
• elated

frustrated

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baffled
• hampered
• thwarted
• balked
• defeated
• stopped
• hindered
• impeded
• discomfited
• foiled
• prevented
• halted
• overcame
• handicapped
• checkmated
• beat
• obstructed
• blocked
• inhibited
• stalled
• arrested
• clogged
• hobbled
• encumbered
• shackled
• checked
• tied up
• barred
• interfered (with)
• held back
• set back
• precluded
• conquered
• fettered
• averted
• nullified
• neutralized
• obviated
• forestalled
• offset
• negated
• manacled
• short-circuited
• trammeled
• counteracted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• advanced
• promoted
• forwarded
• cultivated
• assisted
• fostered
• aided
• nurtured
• furthered
• facilitated
• smoothed
• eased
• abetted

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discouraged
• disheartened
• dismayed
• daunted
• intimidated
• frightened
• unnerved
• dispirited
• scared
• horrified
• demoralized
• worried
• troubled
• bothered
• afflicted
• saddened
• cowed
• chilled
• depressed
• distressed
• threw cold water on
• bullied
• irked
• tried
• unmanned
• vexed
• weighed
• weakened
• undermined
• browbeat
• debilitated
• deadened
• enfeebled
• dampened
• damped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• encouraged
• cheered
• emboldened
• reinforced
• enforced
• heartened
• assured
• animated
• excited
• strengthened
• reassured
• nerved
• inspired
• stimulated
• steeled
• gladdened
• invigorated
• fortified
• buoyed (up)
• enlivened
• energized
• lifted
• provoked
• stirred
• galvanized
• rallied
• quickened
• boosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frustrated

Adjective

In addition, an awkward meeting between Ed and a smooth literary agent (Jake Lacy), along with a mini-subplot involving phone calls from Ed’s frustrated sister about their dying brother, come off slightly wedged in. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Without parallel efforts to make schoolwork more engaging and support frustrated students, schools risk mistaking compliance for attention and the absence of a phone for well-being. — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Trump is frustrated that a deal with Iran hasn’t been reached to replace the ceasefire agreement that formally expired Monday, and is instead resorting to pressure to try to extract the US from the conflict. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Yet Germany’s military buildup has stirred anxiety in France, while industrial rivalries have repeatedly frustrated joint projects. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026