Definitions

frustrated

[fruhs-trey-tid] / ˈfrʌs treɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

disappointed, thwarted

Synonyms

STRONG

balked crabbed cramped crimped defeated discontented discouraged disheartened embittered foiled irked stonewalled stymied

WEAK

fouled-up hung up on resentful through the mill ungratified unsated unslaked up the wall

Antonyms

WEAK

encourage fulfilled inspirited stimulated uplifted

Example Sentences

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“If you go too far down the tail, you can get contracts that don’t really trade, and customers can be frustrated.”

From Barron's

He’s a frustrated, flunked-out rock star; she’s a schoolteacher who loves the Spice Girls.

From Los Angeles Times

He admitted the batsmen were "frustrated" at not being able to make more of an impact, with Stokes' unbeaten 45 the top score.

From Barron's

Both he and Stokes seemed frustrated with the decision.

From BBC

Though frustrated, she dismissed any thought of quitting.

From The Wall Street Journal