as in disappointed
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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
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside of public transit, Muns highlighted the city’s work on Plano’s roads to improve transportation for residents — road work that has frustrated some.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
As litigation commenced and DHS officials were called to testify, judges became frustrated at the rampant false testimony and disobedience of the government.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
That the trio’s affection often expresses itself in frustrated shouts, sighed exasperation or muted defeat, has become part of the bargain for 38-year-old Anna, who takes care of and is cared for by her parents (Victor Slezak as Dad and Marceline Hugot as Mom).
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Analysts pointed out that investors may have also been frustrated by AMD's lack of new customer announcements.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside of public transit, Muns highlighted the city’s work on Plano’s roads to improve transportation for residents — road work that has frustrated some.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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When news spread of the debacle in Hanceville, David Thompson wasn’t just disappointed.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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He’s initially disappointed to find people working out at Muscle Beach in Lummus Park, doing yoga on the sand and going for a jog.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even Proctor’s defense attorney seemed baffled by the district attorney’s office’s handling of the case.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect, despite all appearances of a serious campaign, has left many Democrats baffled.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Reports ahead of the game suggested the NFL had discouraged the gesture, though the league disputed that account.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Circumstances may force you to change course without warning, so if conversations escalate (or your emotions feel stronger than usual), don’t be discouraged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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This does not negate the existence of hundreds of thousands of angry and disillusioned Mashhadis, but anger does not automatically translate into street mobilization.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the wake of the Palisades Fire, Pratt and Montag sued the city of Los Angeles over allegations that water issues hampered firefighting efforts.—
Vivian Kwarm,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The levees that solved its flooding concerns also hampered its growth.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hers was not a quest to satiate a life unfulfilled.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Laura, played by Julianne Moore (nominated for best supporting actress), is unfulfilled in her life as a 1950s housewife and mother.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Twice thwarted, Beth sighs, says yes, and gets on with the business of living.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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This all-consuming love, thwarted in the book by circumstances, has flourished beyond its pages.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Chamath Palihapitiya, Hamid’s cofounder, was reportedly growing disenchanted with the traditional venture investing model, leading to friction with limited partners (Social Capital has since become a private office).—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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But when President Biden took the White House, many Silicon Valley leaders became disenchanted by his posture toward Big Tech.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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