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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Or maybe, with a few more games from Steeves, the answer to a question that’s frustrated the Maple Leafs all season — that of a lack of secondary scoring — could emerge as well.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Or maybe, with a few more games from Steeves, the answer to a question that’s frustrated the Maple Leafs all season — that of a lack of secondary scoring — could emerge as well.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Many states will continue business as usual, leaving people frustrated, confused and struggling to find clear answers.
—Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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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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