frustrated

[fɹəsˈtɹeɪt.ɪd]

[ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪt.ɪd]

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frustrate

Frustrated means feeling unhappy and annoyed because things are not going as planned or expected.

When someone says they're frustrated, it usually means they've been trying to do something, but it's just not working out. Imagine you're cooking dinner and everything seems fine until the last minute when the sauce suddenly starts boiling over all over your kitchen floor. You might feel frustrated because now you have a big mess to clean up and dinner is delayed. You could be frustrated with yourself for not anticipating this problem, or maybe it's just the whole situation that's getting on your nerves. It's like being stuck in traffic, watching the minutes tick by as you're late for an appointment – frustrating! The word 'frustrated' can also be used to describe a situation where someone is unable to achieve their goal, which can lead to feelings of disappointment and annoyance.

How common is "frustrated"?

Word frustrated is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To disappoint or defeat; to vex by depriving of something expected or desired.
Example: It frustrates me to do all this work and then lose it all.
To hinder or thwart.
Example: My clumsy fingers frustrate my typing efforts.
To cause stress or annoyance.
Example: This test frustrates me because if I fail, it'll destroy my grade.

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adjective

Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

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Real examples of "frustrated" in context

Henry Cavill on His Warhammer Hobby, the Least Searched Questions About Him & Grilling on Set

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But I get very frustrated with it at times.

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