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
Vaughn Dalzell, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
San Diego’s default solution to make housing affordable has historically been rent control, but that makes homes even less affordable as frustrated landlords remove their properties from the rental market, further limiting the supply of housing and driving up rents.
—Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The Huskies looked emotionally vulnerable and frustrated against Creighton, and Oklahoma won’t be any easier.
—Vaughn Dalzell, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
San Diego’s default solution to make housing affordable has historically been rent control, but that makes homes even less affordable as frustrated landlords remove their properties from the rental market, further limiting the supply of housing and driving up rents.
—Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 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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Many of them might have left somewhat disappointed.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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And her future in-laws are more than a little disappointed.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 Mar. 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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Understandably, the fans feel totally disillusioned.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Filipino-language thriller follows Dahlia, a disillusioned police aide who steals money from the safe of her corrupt police chief boss, distributing it to slum dwellers whose homes were destroyed.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though many of the post’s commenters showed excitement for the brand’s revival, some expressed frustrations about the brand’s long silence and alleged unfulfilled orders.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Fuji has done such a poor job of satisfying demand for the X100V that some retailers converted unfulfilled X100V pre-orders into X100VI pre-orders just to try to keep customers happy.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 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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Canada has been at the forefront of efforts to recruit disenchanted American researchers, with officials there saying universities have room to bring on more talent.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
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Nina follows him on a series of dangerous outings that lead her to grow disenchanted and wary.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 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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Every hour those beaches stay closed means less business for beachside restaurants, fewer paddleboard and Jet-Ski rentals, and more dissatisfied visitors.—
Edward Woodson,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of these consequences is how dissatisfied Americans are today with public education.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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