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
German Lopez, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers in Pacific Palisades enforcing the evacuation zone perimeter have faced blistering criticism from frustrated residents who were eager to return to their homes.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Probably will be frustrated till tomorrow.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Within Gaza, Palestinians have become frustrated with Hamas and demanded peace as the humanitarian crisis caused by the war has worsened.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Officers in Pacific Palisades enforcing the evacuation zone perimeter have faced blistering criticism from frustrated residents who were eager to return to their homes.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 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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Sara seemed disappointed, Johnny said, but not upset.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kenny Smith seemed disappointed at the media on the broadcast when Ernie Johnson revealed the seventh-place finish.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 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
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The current Secretary of State faces a challenging political landscape, as many voters remain disillusioned with the party, particularly those who cast ballots for Trump in the last election cycle.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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To some degree, the critiques were backlash to cinéma vérité, which was falling out of fashion in the disillusioned Watergate era.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Start by identifying a problem or unfulfilled need within your niche.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Until this week, the talks loomed as the major unfulfilled mission, or even failure, of his time leading the spy agency.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 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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This shift has left many employees feeling disconnected and disenchanted.—
Cynthia Pong, JD,
Forbes,
22 Sep. 2024
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Win the broken hearts, win the disenchanted, win the angry spirits.—
Daniela Avila,
Peoplemag,
20 Sep. 2024
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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Since Musk acquired Twitter—and renamed it X—in 2022, users dissatisfied with his platform changes have explored alternatives, and his involvement in the 2024 presidential campaign has encouraged some to leave X altogether.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over the past several decades, various forces have eroded physician autonomy, leaving many dissatisfied and burned out.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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