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
Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Turkey and Saudi Arabia grew frustrated with their efforts to normalize relations with Assad, and their borders were being flooded with the drug, according to a recent report by the Carnegie Endowment.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
People eligible for settlement payments have been left frustrated by the process, and court records show around half of the money in the fund remains unclaimed.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
That can prevent frustrated employees having these late night conversations in bars with little chance of finding a solution.
—Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Turkey and Saudi Arabia grew frustrated with their efforts to normalize relations with Assad, and their borders were being flooded with the drug, according to a recent report by the Carnegie Endowment.
—Desiree Adib, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
The New York Rangers were visibly frustrated after a blowout loss Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
People eligible for settlement payments have been left frustrated by the process, and court records show around half of the money in the fund remains unclaimed.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrated
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Well, maybe if Chalamet just acted like Bob Dylan all the time, Fanning wouldn’t have been so disappointed.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Investors also should not be too disappointed by some companies’ initial soft guidance for 2025, Harvey added.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, he is discouraged from traveling by his new bride Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp).Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, self-defeating rules that alter the game’s brand should always be discouraged.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Like many early neocons, Kristol was a Marxist who became disillusioned with both the anti-democratic nature of Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union and the unanticipated consequences of liberal social policies in the United States.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Moulton believes building trust with voters like Markos who have become disillusioned with the party and politics in general is key to winning back working-class communities.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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The enormous potential for Adam's future will remain potential unfulfilled, never benefitting the world he was born into.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, a growing demand for roles that align with personal values has highlighted a disconnect between workers and their organizations’ missions, leaving many feeling unfulfilled.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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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
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Not surprisingly, lawsuits involving disenchanted fans and gaming contestants have consistently come up short.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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As Big Tech continues to deliver empty promises instead of solutions to social ills—while dodging taxes, quashing regulations and fueling a yawning pay inequality gap—the public will continue to grow disenchanted with the industry.Coleen M. Carrigan, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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But the proposal was swiftly met with pushback from some conservative Republicans, who balked at the size and scope of the 1,550 page deal.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, House Republicans announced a new proposal to fund the government but right-wing members of the Republican party balked at the agreement.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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This view was famously articulated by Alfred Adler, who saw ambition as the inability to be satisfied with one’s achievements, or the ability to remain always dissatisfied with them.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, its parent company, UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has faced criticism from dissatisfied patients who claim that the insurer denied essential care coverage.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrated. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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