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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With fans perturbed at seeing their club falling behind their rivals on and off the field, an equally frustrated Gerrard discussed his position after the summer transfer window.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
The hardest part has been keeping the goal-scorers from getting too frustrated during the dry spell.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The film issues a blanket call to action across its generous runtime, essentially urging frustrated and aggrieved Chinese citizens to return home to the welcoming embrace of the motherland.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Curtis-Hall fulfills a crucial role in The Recruit as Walter Nyland, the general counsel of the CIA and Owen's frustrated yet well-meaning boss.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
The hardest part has been keeping the goal-scorers from getting too frustrated during the dry spell.
—John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
The film issues a blanket call to action across its generous runtime, essentially urging frustrated and aggrieved Chinese citizens to return home to the welcoming embrace of the motherland.
—James Marsh, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Curtis-Hall fulfills a crucial role in The Recruit as Walter Nyland, the general counsel of the CIA and Owen's frustrated yet well-meaning boss.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 Jan. 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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