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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“We can see today how the hope of many people is frustrated by violence, exploited by the powerful and defrauded by the rich,” he said days later in Angola.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Rushing said he was not frustrated with Lee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Most are well over 40 years old, and frustrated at yet more uncertainty.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Businesses have meanwhile become increasingly frustrated with Merz's coalition.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Camille gets frustrated quickly and Andre keeps getting distracted by Lisa-Marie Anne’s eyes.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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