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
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2012, President Obama unilaterally established the DACA program to allow Dreamers to stay in the U.S. after growing frustrated with Congress’ inability to pass immigration reform.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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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Adjective
Secondly, those on the right-flank are frustrated that the Senate is utilizing a budgetary gimmick known as current policy baseline to permanently extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2012, President Obama unilaterally established the DACA program to allow Dreamers to stay in the U.S. after growing frustrated with Congress’ inability to pass immigration reform.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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Many of them might have left somewhat disappointed.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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But fans were likely disappointed to discover that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Chris Pratt’s Star Lord, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye are joining them on the bench.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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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Obama discouraged Biden from running in 2016.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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California Governor Gavin Newsom is reaching across borders with a new campaign aimed at attracting disillusioned Canadians frustrated by President Donald Trump's political resurgence.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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Saturday Night Live came out of the gate swinging at President Donald Trump after another tumultuous week for the U.S. economy, poking fun at the chaos with a segment featuring host Jon Hamm as a very disillusioned cable news personality trying to make sense of the mess.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and its Cambridge campus chapter launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Saturday in an effort to block the removal of federal funds from Harvard over unfulfilled demands.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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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 comes after a recent anti-DOGE protest near the BFS offices drew an unlikely mix of disenchanted Republicans and local Democrats to Parkersburg.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington, Ocasio-Cortez has a message and a connection with a segment of liberals feeling disenchanted with both parties.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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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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From intrusive thoughts about a horribly sexist coffee commercial to Hampton’s aloof parole officer and, later, a neighbor who is equally dissatisfied in her life, Astoria hardly has a moment of peace.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Why Americans Are Considering Career Change The driving force behind this trend reveals a workforce that is fundamentally dissatisfied.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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