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
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
As a frustrated motorist, not so much.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
So if you’re frustrated by high streaming fees, this merger is a nightmare.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Deery is also frustrated that residential ratepayers pay sales tax, but corporations building data centers get exceptions.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
As a frustrated motorist, not so much.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
But they were often frustrated by the complete lack of science in this area.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
So if you’re frustrated by high streaming fees, this merger is a nightmare.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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Make the most of the wait People may feel disappointed about having to wait before getting a FHA loan, but Steffy said focus on the goal of finally being able to afford a home and use the time productively.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Councilman Charlie Brown, D-3rd, said he was disappointed to hear that Katona hasn’t been coming into work, especially amid an election year.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perry says that the label wanted to call the record 4 Non Blondes, which baffled her.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Brotherly Bultema Battery of junior pitcher Maddux and sophomore catcher Nolan had the South Lake hitters baffled.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Shots didn’t fall but you can’t be discouraged.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z (30%) say a parent, teacher, or counselor discouraged them from pursuing a trade career.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biff, once a high school star, is now disillusioned and searching for meaning after years of false starts, while Happy — outwardly confident and eager to impress — clings to a glossy vision of success that masks his own dissatisfaction.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pohlad took over the lead ownership role in December and has spent the four months since then assuring disillusioned Twins fans this season will be different.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An amusing film if not altogether convincing, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is protracted and exceedingly hampered by imitation.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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But it has been hampered by technical and staffing issues, the Financial Times reported, with passengers in 15 countries waiting up to three hours at security.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The script’s blank spots and evasions leave the drama feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfying.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Isaac and Mulligan play Josh Martin and Lindsay Crane-Martin, the overburdened manager of the Monte Vista Port Country Club and his emotionally unfulfilled wife.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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In an arrest affidavit, investigators said Victor Lee Hawkins, 20, armed with two semiautomatic handguns, walked into the lobby of the school that afternoon, told everyone to hit the ground and tried to shoot one student but was thwarted by a malfunctioning weapon.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
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The plot revolves around the evil Dark Helmet (Moranis) and President Skroob (Brooks), who attempt to steal the atmosphere of the peaceful planet Druidia, only to be thwarted by the hero Lone Starr (Pullman), his sidekick Barf (John Candy), and the Druish princess Vespa (Zuniga).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dartmouth professor Jeff Friedman noted that younger voters grew up with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflicts that the public became disenchanted with.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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But in most cases, the performance of currently available models is similar to that of a disenchanted intern—hitting minimum benchmarks but struggling overall to produce quality work without a human hand to refine its output.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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