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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’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling hopeless, if you’re feeling betrayed, if you’re feeling frustrated, if you’re feeling angry — I mean, I know I’ve been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"I was just so frustrated… I just can't believe they're taking his word on this."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Some Americans aren’t just bored with space, they’re frustrated with who controls access to space.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

But they said he was a challenge for supervisors and frustrated line prosecutors and federal agents, frequently turning in work late or at the last minute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The interview continues back and forth with the reporter getting increasingly frustrated and the FBI agent refusing to say anything interesting.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller