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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
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The two became close, and Vrabel appeared frustrated during the 2022 NFL Draft when Brown was traded to the Eagles.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 May 2026
However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Adjective
The Bears have to be feeling frustrated with Illinois after so many years of inaction on a new stadium, McDermott said.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The two became close, and Vrabel appeared frustrated during the 2022 NFL Draft when Brown was traded to the Eagles.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
For months and months now, Jim Cramer has been frustrated at Home Depot’s inability to keep pace with rival Lowe’s — both in comparable sales and in stock performance.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 22 May 2026
However, some concertgoers said they were frustrated by restrictive views in the floor section, citing the production's tall ramp structures.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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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
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Tickets sell out weeks in advance during busy periods, leaving visitors who hoped to decide on arrival disappointed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Cannonball Concretions Perfectly round rock formations in the North Unit baffled scientists for years.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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While some were baffled by the posts amid Bear’s claims, others pointed out the ability to schedule posts, depending on the type of account.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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At first it was allowed, then discouraged, then more firmly refused.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Its journal was essentially an academic publication, and images were discouraged.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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The disillusioned 32% aren’t angry in the abstract.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But like Hulst, he was also hampered by injuries.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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With a parliamentary minority and little administrative experience among its team, much of his ambitious plan for change remained unfulfilled.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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Center back Ryan Porteous set up Son with a great look before halftime that went unfulfilled.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Toward the end of the season, Deborah’s grand MSG show is thwarted by her nemesis Bob Lipka (Tony Goldwyn) who bought out all the tickets to the show, leaving her with an empty stadium.—
Alexandra Jhamb Burns,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Kajari still has a strong connection to India and had planned a trip to visit her 91-year-old mother this year, which was thwarted due to the ongoing war with Iran.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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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 7 Jun. 2026.
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