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
Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
The other day, a student was so frustrated that school security had to get involved.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The letter writer was frustrated that her 79-year-old husband does a poor job of cleaning and maintaining the house.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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Adjective
Conversations with Democratic strategists in Washington and Maine reveal a frustrated party uncertain about how to proceed.
—Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
The other day, a student was so frustrated that school security had to get involved.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Verb
Today, those same collective rights deals are increasingly being sliced up for streaming platforms, sparking backlash from fans frustrated by paywalls and platform hopping.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The letter writer was frustrated that her 79-year-old husband does a poor job of cleaning and maintaining the house.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for frustrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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Rocky sounds less entertained than disappointed.—
Jeff Ihaza,
VIBE.com,
2 June 2026
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The event was so controlled that security blocked our phone cameras to stop unauthorized pictures of the 550,000-euro EV, which so disappointed investors that the company's stock fell 8% the next day.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This new dating trend is leaving people baffled and heartbroken.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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But he was baffled as to why people are now incensed over pickleball courts.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
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Not discouraged by the previous drop, Young then went back to Legette, who made a difficult catch while falling to the ground.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Iran’s hold over the critical Middle Eastern passageway has discouraged activity in the area, triggering a sweeping blockage of oil tankers and a global energy emergency.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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And even the most disillusioned, above-it-all people feel different when the jokes are on them.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In roughly half of the cases, dead foundation species hampered the ability of their living counterparts to reestablish, grow and survive after extreme events.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Brazil’s 2014 World Cup construction projects were a disaster, with construction projects running over budget and infrastructure promises left unfulfilled.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The Transportation Department didn’t immediately respond this week to questions about why so many recommendations go unfulfilled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Trump made the announcement as bipartisan backlash to Pulte’s appointment as interim director thwarted the extension of an important spy program earlier Thursday when Democrats who were initially expected to vote in favor of the extension revoked their support.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight attackers and thwarted an attempt to seize the checkpoint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Trump has repeatedly lashed out at Carlson — and other right-wing influencers — in recent months who have become disenchanted with the president.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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