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adjective

Definition of frustratednext
as in disappointed

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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

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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

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Recent Examples of frustrated
Adjective
Rowe looked frustrated for a moment before walking out of frame, while Sarkisian went to celebrate with the team. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 True to form, Zverev delivered a new reason for fans to grow frustrated with him. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Some in Namatsokha, Nabutsilili's village, recalled a recent incident when work at a construction site was frustrated by persistent rain only at the scene. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026 What comes next When the council publicly revisited the issue last week — for the first time in months — they were frustrated. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frustrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
  1. disappointed
  2. baffled
  3. discouraged
  4. disillusioned
  5. hampered
  6. unfulfilled
  7. thwarted
  8. disenchanted
Adjective
  • But when the letter gets lost in the North Pole, young Jake wakes up disappointed, and no longer a believer.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But when lobbyists and politicians made significant changes to the convention’s recommendations, many participants were left feeling disappointed and sidelined.
    — Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of disappointed
Verb
  • Some Broward commissioners said they are baffled as to why statewide prosecutors would be concerned about the county contracts or their desire to save money by cutting ties with the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of baffled
Verb
  • If millions still want children but are discouraged from having them, then the fertility slump marks a substantial social failure.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Either properly discouraged by the police presence or too damned hot to fight, people largely behaved.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • But his government is grappling with a weak economy, and many voters who had hoped the former corporate executive would fix that have become disillusioned with delays in implementing financial and tax reforms.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories Set in contemporary Iran, the film follows a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • Mizzou had nine penalties for 90 yards, including five in the first half, that hampered the offense.
    — PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After injuries hampered his senior season, Bass-Moore encouraged her son to finish his final year of high school and not enroll early at Notre Dame.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampered
Adjective
  • Yes, as the season of presidential politics grinds on to the November showdown, a promising but unfulfilled new ABC situation comedy called Spin City puts its own spin on the hype and hope associated with the political game.
    — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Europe has pledged to boost Ukraine’s funding, though its needs remain largely unfulfilled as US support dwindles.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • Herbert had to pounce on the loose ball and the threat was thwarted.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Minnesota prosecutors charged him in May, but were thwarted in their efforts to extradite him from Texas, where he had been arrested.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of thwarted
Adjective
  • Regime leaders in Iran are more content to see continued confrontation with the United States and its Gulf neighbors rather than pursuing peace in an effort to keep their disenchanted population at bay, one expert says.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • El-Sayed will have to get not only a majority of Democratic votes, but a fair share of independent voters and some disenchanted Republicans, McCuan said.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of disenchanted

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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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