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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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as in disappointed
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Recent Examples of frustrated
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Trump has become increasingly frustrated with Putin’s refusal to dial back attacks on civilian targets.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In many economies, there is a mismatch between employers, who complain of skills shortages, and job candidates, who are frustrated by a lack of opportunity.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Blackburn seemed frustrated with being on a plane nearly every other day this season to make rehab starts or face minor league hitters at various levels.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
Trump has become increasingly frustrated with Putin’s refusal to dial back attacks on civilian targets.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The 21-year-old’s sending off came after Madrid were frustrated at a number of first-half decisions, having seen three penalty appeals waved away.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
In many economies, there is a mismatch between employers, who complain of skills shortages, and job candidates, who are frustrated by a lack of opportunity.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Verb
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But Daddy was not one to be discouraged and got the place ready to open in June.—
Fannie Flagg,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, Jim has not been discouraged by this week’s Bristol Myers pullback.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Later, when Erica and Frank, Frankie's parents, returned from school without him, Beau looked visibly disappointed and refused to leave the hallway.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Whereas American Eagle and e.l.f. left their core customers feeling confused and disappointed.—
Katya Varbanova,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both lived in New York during 9/11, both worked on Wall Street and both became disillusioned with their line of work.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Some of Feng’s torchbearers for change spend time in prison, some leave the country, but all become disillusioned and resigned to the fact that their efforts will not bear fruit.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 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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The episode follows the Continental crew through a relatively successful awards ceremony — though perhaps not for Matt personally, whose yearning to be recognized onstage goes unfulfilled.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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Brandon Wood, the jail commission’s executive director, asked the Sheriff’s Office to turn over the footage in early May, but that request appears to have gone unfulfilled.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When moderate, swing-district members of the House balked prior to the vote, Johnson assured them that the caucus wouldn't really go through with such destructive and heartless cuts to a program that serves as a lifeline for millions of poor Americans.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Continuing resolutions were approved in September and December with bipartisan support as Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson relied on Democrats to keep the government operating when a significant number of GOP members balked at the legislation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sandler is once again in babysitter mode, this time as a disenchanted guy tasked with taking care of his niece and nephew.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Studio executives and agents have been frustrated by the high cost of sending people to Park City, while some locals have grown disenchanted with the influx of fans and press into their tiny hamlet.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the high rate of spoiled votes suggests that citizens are dissatisfied with their democratic choices.—
Mollie J. Cohen,
The Conversation,
18 Aug. 2025
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Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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