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frustrated

/fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd/adjective

Feeling annoyed or discouraged because something has blocked your plans or wishes.

Example sentences

  • “He grew frustrated after failing his driving test for the third time.”
  • “Many voters feel frustrated with the slow pace of change.”

The pattern 'frustrated with' takes people and 'frustrated by' takes causes: frustrated with the airline, frustrated by the delays. Both are standard.

Synonyms for frustrated

  • annoyed
  • exasperated
  • irritated
  • discouraged
  • fed up

Antonyms

Often confused with frustrated

frustrated vs frustrating

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