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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
Three plays later, on third-and-3 at the Washington 17, Hurts was visibly frustrated when his pass sailed beyond Goedert, forcing the Eagles to settle for a field goal. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 At 34, frustrated by the lack of a decent salary and deteriorating living conditions, including declining healthcare and long lines for gasoline, De La Cruz began to think about leaving Cuba. — Arkansas Online, 12 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
  • Anything beyond loud noise is discouraged, and perhaps feared by those in charge at Ole Miss, given how emotional Kiffin’s return will be.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Foreign visitors could be discouraged from visiting Nepal as well, impacting an industry that accounts for about 7% of the country’s GDP and more than one million jobs.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of discouraged
Adjective
  • 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
  • The bitter, disillusioned Tucker, estranged from his wife and young son because of his years of absence overseas, decides to round up the members of his old unit and embark on a mission to retrieve the money.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disillusioned
Verb
  • The favorite was Lamar Jackson, who was later hampered by injuries and finished with a career-low rushing output.
    — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampered
Adjective
  • 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
  • The potential to tap into the ambient paranoia of our current militarized age goes unfulfilled.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfulfilled
Verb
  • Moran made three interceptions on Thursday — two in the end zone that thwarted Fremd drives and then one that set up the touchdown that put the Knights up by two scores.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the years go by, babies are born, parents get sick and die, careers are started then ended, wives and husbands are thwarted, and, eventually, sheets are strewn and booties are tapped.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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