frustrated

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People who have worked with the executive say these failures frustrated him when he was on Wall Street and motivated his decision to try to fix the department’s failings through the public sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

At times, Kennedy fired back, frustrated that Democrats were not allowing him time to respond.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Rivera said she was deeply worried about how an open-ended strike would affect her emotionally fragile kids — and frustrated by there being less than 24 hours of notice either way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

This is a reflection of the K-shaped economy, in which many homeowners think the current economy is fine, while renters feel frustrated they cannot buy a home, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

As the junta continued to rule with an iron fist, Farmer became increasingly frustrated and angry.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French