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frustrated adj.
disappointed adj.

ADJECTIVE

frustrated

Synonyms

STRONG

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

ADJECTIVE

disappointed

Synonyms

STRONG

beaten complaining defeated depressed disconcerted discontented discouraged disenchanted disgruntled disillusioned dissatisfied distressed down foiled frustrated objecting thwarted upset vanquished worsted

WEAK

aghast chapfallen crestfallen despondent down in the dumps downcast downhearted hopeless shot down taken down unhappy unsatisfied

Antonyms

STRONG

calm cheerful comforted contented enchanted encouraged fulfilled happy heartened pleased satisfied unworried

WEAK

delighted excited

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balked

Santa Monica balked at the chance to host competitions for the 2028 Games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Reframing a $1,200 purchase as a ~$40/month lease pulls forward real incremental demand from buyers who wanted to upgrade but balked at the lump sum,” Feinseth said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

The claim addressed the rising concerns of business customers who have balked at the expense of running advanced AI systems.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

But even after the studio won a bidding war for the story, it balked at coughing up the money for a movie worthy of Madonna’s legacy.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

A pretty place caught Lubin’s eye, but when he suggested it, his hosts balked: a Star of David hung in the window.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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