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

But the theater ultimately turned hundreds of frustrated moviegoers away, and escalating police response and racial tensions already simmering in Los Angeles resulted in chaos that night. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

FitzSimons referred to a community meeting that happened on Tuesday where there was some feedback that left some residents feeling frustrated at how the data collected may be used. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Conservative political analyst Melik Abdul agreed with Tindell, telling CNN as a Black Mississippi native he has been frustrated by how Crump has zeroed in on race in the Wells case. — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Jolly has pitched himself to voters as someone offering a tent for Floridians who are independents, Republicans and Democrats frustrated with the status quo of a political zeitgeist that prioritizes polarization and stokes riots rather than uniting. — Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026