as in disappointed
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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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Recent Examples of frustrated
Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
But Walmart said Thursday 2025 will be trickier as consumers grow increasingly frustrated with inflation and concerned about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
White House national security advisor Michael Waltz noted that Trump is frustrated that Zelensky rejected an offer that would have given the U.S. access to Ukrainian minerals as repayment for U.S. support during the war and future aid for Ukraine.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
But Walmart said Thursday 2025 will be trickier as consumers grow increasingly frustrated with inflation and concerned about President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Employees are frustrated with a common practice of prioritizing efficiency over employee wellbeing.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
Adjective
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Milan will feel especially disappointed, having nearly finished high enough in the league phase standings to skip the playoff altogether.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Well, the final number is $116 million — the price of disappointed early adopters not included.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For my coverage on the said-to-be discouraged or prohibited uses of generative AI, see the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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His pardoning of Nixon discouraged voter's confidence in him.—
Tabitha Parent,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The rollback of these initiatives has left many feeling disillusioned, viewing it as another example of corporate profit being prioritized over people.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Julian Slowik, a disillusioned celebrity chef who presides over a fictional molecular gastronomy restaurant called Hawthorne, located on an exclusive private island.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Strengthening its southern border with Guatemala and Belize has been an unfulfilled goal for years — now is the time to act.—
Diego Marroquin Bitar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Liang’s vast, all-consuming solitude pierces through each of these phases, as does his unfulfilled yen for presence and purpose: Though this particular island time slips and stretches and swerves back and forth, no clear future ever materializes for him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Feb. 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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His quiet, baritone voice offered succor to the lonely and hope to the disenchanted.—
John Tuohy,
The Indianapolis Star,
31 Dec. 2024
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Just as unfortunately for Phil, Butchie has become disenchanted with him.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, since the task force made its recommendation, the legislature has balked on raising juror pay.—
Harry Weller,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately, many balked at losing players to a competitor.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Trump asked his secretaries after a reporter asked the president if any Cabinet members were dissatisfied with Musk's role.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Customers were dissatisfied when orders were late or incorrect.—
Ketan Anand,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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