frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
ˈfrə-ˌstrā-təd 
: feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as
a
: feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs
In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long …—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
b
: having an ambition that has not been realized
a frustrated actor [=a person who wants to be an actor but has not succeeded in becoming one]
Over the past decade, however, advances in digital printing technologies have brought the costs of publication down and paved the way for thousands of frustrated writers to get their work into print.—Robert K. J. Killheffer
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Many supporters are notably frustrated that the club failed to bring in a top-class striker in January to help cover for injuries to several of Arsenal’s attacking options.
—Ben Church, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
In the Country Club District south of the Plaza, residents grew frustrated with freight trucks and commuter traffic clogging their neighborhood streets and demanded action.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Sawyer asserts that many employees feel frustrated with their work-life balance but don’t take the time to figure out why.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Veterans, who represent more than 25% of the VA's workforce, are particularly frustrated, with some expressing feelings of betrayal after being dismissed despite positive job reviews.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Ben Church, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
In the Country Club District south of the Plaza, residents grew frustrated with freight trucks and commuter traffic clogging their neighborhood streets and demanded action.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Sawyer asserts that many employees feel frustrated with their work-life balance but don’t take the time to figure out why.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Veterans, who represent more than 25% of the VA's workforce, are particularly frustrated, with some expressing feelings of betrayal after being dismissed despite positive job reviews.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frustrated
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frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
: filled with a sense of frustration : feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction
learned not to resort to aggressiveness when frustrated—Ashley Montagu
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