frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
ˈfrə-ˌstrā-təd 
: feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as
a
: feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs
In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long …—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
b
: having an ambition that has not been realized
a frustrated actor [=a person who wants to be an actor but has not succeeded in becoming one]
Over the past decade, however, advances in digital printing technologies have brought the costs of publication down and paved the way for thousands of frustrated writers to get their work into print.—Robert K. J. Killheffer
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Some high-profile dismissals have occurred in the wake of struggling teams’ lopsided London defeats that preceded bye weeks, a confluence of circumstances that compelled frustrated owners to act.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Although not a subject of collective bargaining, commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s leadership, which faced recent criticism from Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and other top players, is another reason why some players feel frustrated with the league.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Democrats appeared increasingly frustrated that Bondi would not directly answer their questions, including on whether testimonies were sealed or not, through to staffing matters at the DOJ.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Why are frustrated youth taking to the streets worldwide raising this particular Jolly Roger?
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Although not a subject of collective bargaining, commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s leadership, which faced recent criticism from Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and other top players, is another reason why some players feel frustrated with the league.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Democrats appeared increasingly frustrated that Bondi would not directly answer their questions, including on whether testimonies were sealed or not, through to staffing matters at the DOJ.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Why are frustrated youth taking to the streets worldwide raising this particular Jolly Roger?
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
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frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
: filled with a sense of frustration : feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction
learned not to resort to aggressiveness when frustrated—Ashley Montagu
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