frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
ˈfrə-ˌstrā-təd 
: feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as
a
: feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs
In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long …—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling
b
: having an ambition that has not been realized
a frustrated actor [=a person who wants to be an actor but has not succeeded in becoming one]
Over the past decade, however, advances in digital printing technologies have brought the costs of publication down and paved the way for thousands of frustrated writers to get their work into print.—Robert K. J. Killheffer
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At the same time, the new chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council, a former fashion editor who was most recently executive creative director of Selfridges, isn’t frustrated or angry about the myriad challenges London fashion is facing right now.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The hosts were attempting to get the cameras rolling again, and the Dipset rapper grew frustrated.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some evacuate early and feel frustrated when storms shift course.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
As a result, orders were in limbo, and frustrated buyers who had already paid but never received their furniture took to the internet to vent.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The hosts were attempting to get the cameras rolling again, and the Dipset rapper grew frustrated.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Some evacuate early and feel frustrated when storms shift course.
—Sheri Bachstein, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
As a result, orders were in limbo, and frustrated buyers who had already paid but never received their furniture took to the internet to vent.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Frustrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frustrated. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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frustrated
adjective
frus·trat·ed
: filled with a sense of frustration : feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction
learned not to resort to aggressiveness when frustrated—Ashley Montagu
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