frustrated

[ fruhs-trey-tid ]

adjective

1. disappointed; thwarted:

   an announcer who was a frustrated actor.

2. having a feeling of or filled with frustration; dissatisfied:

   His unresolved difficulty left him absolutely frustrated.

frustrated

/ frʌˈstreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. having feelings of dissatisfaction or lack of fulfilment

Other Words From

• un·frustrat·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frustrated¹

First recorded in 1635–45; frustrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"I think that there has been frustration, that's obvious and I think everybody has been frustrated about how long this has gone on."

From BBC

To help their child avoid getting angry or frustrated, parents say they often try to ensure they get enough sleep and exercise, help identify and avoid triggers and avoiding overscheduling.

From Science Daily

Progress on catching these scammers remains unclear, with many victims frustrated by slow moving complaint processes.

From BBC

Housing advice and prevention officer Hannah Berry said: "People can be very angry, upset, frustrated... they just want a home."

From BBC

Fans booed towards the end of the contest, frustrated by the drab affair.

From BBC