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

But I am frustrated as a medical doctor that a complex issue like fertility—and the trumped-up threat of small penises and “population collapse”—was hijacked without scientific merit as the main argument against plastic.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Since retiring as a player in 2018, Terry has made no secret of his desire for a frontline, day-to-day role in football, but has been left frustrated in his endeavours so far.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

He gathered himself, feeling frustrated, then rested on the infield turf waiting for an athletic trainer to arrive to offer assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

While the captain had good reason to be frustrated, Farmer, describing the work he was doing at Mirebalais, was saying something different.

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