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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This inconsistency and change of “style“ by the officials has either confused or frustrated many offensive players as well as some fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The broadcast networks—particularly Fox and CBS—are also frustrated because even as NFL games get spread out among more outlets, their price tag keeps going up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“We’re frustrated, but there’s nothing we can do.”

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The VAR stats show why Everton feel so frustrated.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But for now, Sophie was stuck in high school, feeling frustrated and stifled.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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