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
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Kmet grew up here as a frustrated Bears fan.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cost, wealthy investors are also frustrated with service.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Before issuing a second restraining order barring deployments of any National Guard troops in Oregon, a frustrated Immergut laid into the Justice Department attorney defending the administration.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Kmet grew up here as a frustrated Bears fan.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Potential panelists were waiting downstairs as prosecutors and Edgar’s attorney — all seemingly frustrated — deliberated over a letter written by Edgar and filed in court Tuesday.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cost, wealthy investors are also frustrated with service.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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So, yeah, everybody is very disappointed.—
Jay Cohen,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Alonso substituted Antonio Rudiger — who was an injury doubt heading into the match — and Raul Asencio in the 69th minute, with the latter looking disappointed on the bench.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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While McDermott is out, Beane was promoted to president of football operations, a move that baffled many as much as the coach’s firing.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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In August 2025, the IFA determined that Lebanon Utilities' leg of the project didn't necessitate an environmental impact statement, which baffled many on the committee who see a host of potential threats.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
20 Jan. 2026
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Osterling hopes the ongoing immigration enforcement operations in LA County have not discouraged contractors from reporting burglaries.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The actor Jennifer Lawrence told The New York Times that the past decade has discouraged her from using her platform for politics.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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The outlet was also skeptical of gender-affirming care for minors, publishing an article by a former caseworker who had become disillusioned with the field.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Her time on the board has left her disillusioned, Brooks said in an interview.—
Isaac Yu,
Houston Chronicle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leavitt, who starred at Arizona State the past two seasons and led the Sun Devils to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 before injuries hampered him this year, has committed to the LSU Tigers, according to multiple reports Monday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Injuries have hampered the offensive line, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has at times appeared tentative rather than the aggressive passer and scrambler that helped lead the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even ahead of his hour-long speech in the Capitol, Assembly Republicans charged that the governor’s eight-year term culminated in unfulfilled efforts to lower the cost of living for California families.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The decision ends McDaniel’s four-year tenure in Miami, a period defined by soaring expectations that ultimately went unfulfilled.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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MacDonough recently thwarted an attempt to include a Boundary Waters provision in a budget reconciliation package.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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Initial attempts to conduct a drone search were thwarted by the windstorm, and the ground operation was called off before nightfall, the agency said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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His campaign has mobilized millions of disenchanted young Ugandans.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Though Pierre focused much of his address on domestic issues, including the country’s disenchanted youths and gang membership, regional politics and the shift away from long-standing political personalities loomed large during the ceremony.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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