frustrated

Example Sentences

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People who have worked with the executive say these failures frustrated him when he was on Wall Street and motivated his decision to try to fix the department’s failings through the public sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But I am frustrated as a medical doctor that a complex issue like fertility—and the trumped-up threat of small penises and “population collapse”—was hijacked without scientific merit as the main argument against plastic.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Since retiring as a player in 2018, Terry has made no secret of his desire for a frontline, day-to-day role in football, but has been left frustrated in his endeavours so far.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

This is a reflection of the K-shaped economy, in which many homeowners think the current economy is fine, while renters feel frustrated they cannot buy a home, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“I was just frustrated about my mom,” I try again.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller