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 Word Forms

• unfrustrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frustrated¹

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

Example Sentences

“I continue to hear from survivors of one of the worst disasters in California history who are angry and frustrated by the delay and denial of their claims,” the letter stated.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am particularly frustrated by the lack of transparency VA has shown Congress, the public and veterans about its plans for West L.A.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a frustrated actor, director, producer and even cameraman. I wanted to be all those things,” Armani said.

From Los Angeles Times

Another said volunteers had grown "increasingly frustrated" at the "culture of bullying" which had "very much come from the top".

From BBC

Osaka struck back immediately, however, and there was little to separate the pair until a frustrated Osaka conceded serve at 4-4 with a series of unforced errors.

From BBC