as in disappointed
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as in baffled
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrated
Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Appointed during the first Trump presidency, DeJoy had grown frustrated that his efforts to transform the service were being stalled by Congress.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight
A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Appointed during the first Trump presidency, DeJoy had grown frustrated that his efforts to transform the service were being stalled by Congress.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
Employees are frustrated with a common practice of prioritizing efficiency over employee wellbeing.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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Many of them might have left somewhat disappointed.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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But fans were likely disappointed to discover that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Chris Pratt’s Star Lord, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye are joining them on the bench.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For my coverage on the said-to-be discouraged or prohibited uses of generative AI, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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His pardoning of Nixon discouraged voter's confidence in him.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What To Know Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, argues that modest upfront payments could reignite engagement among borrowers who have become disillusioned or confused by fluctuating federal policy.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Within the capital, Mei becomes disillusioned with the Chairman and his politics, eventually publicly betraying him and running away.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Whether or not people are becoming more upset about unfulfilled expectations, new communications technologies could be making their frustrations more visible and politically potent.—
Moisés Naím,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Closer to home, the Depression thwarted Henry Ford’s elaborate development plans in Corktown, the neighborhood around the station.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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The first was a highlight reel interception from Jourdan Lewis that thwarted a key fourth-quarter drive when the Bucs were trying to rally.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington, Ocasio-Cortez has a message and a connection with a segment of liberals feeling disenchanted with both parties.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Canada has been at the forefront of efforts to recruit disenchanted American researchers, with officials there saying universities have room to bring on more talent.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, since the task force made its recommendation, the legislature has balked on raising juror pay.—
Harry Weller,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, many balked at losing players to a competitor.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Harris suggested Hogan could be that alternative, positioning himself as the clear choice for those dissatisfied with Moore’s leadership.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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Higher operational expenses, dissatisfied customers and revenue leakage.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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