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
Robert K. J. KillhefferExamples of frustrated in a Sentence
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His flashes of rage — forcing him, later, to methodically dispose of multiple corpses — exist for Scott as a sort of frustrated creative impulse.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
Even rare bouts of in-game frustration have been notable, such as during Wednesday’s game in San Francisco when Ohtani looked visibly frustrated with a couple of incorrect third-strike calls.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
On a recent Tuesday morning, a visibly frustrated Donald Trump sat through a tense hearing in the first-ever criminal trial of a former American president.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
My wealthy sister is questioning my parenting style, leaving me frustrated.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Mysterious skeletal remains found lodged inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store have fueled speculation and frustrated investigators for more than 30 years — but DNA analysis recently revealed a huge clue in the cold case.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Kennan was a lonely child whose mother died shortly after his birth, a difficult colleague and frustrated diplomat, an elitist more at home in another century and a pessimist at heart.
—Richard Babcock, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 10 May 2024
Amidst the procession of graduates crossing the stage, a chorus of frustrated voices clamored outside, pleading to be let in.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 10 May 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 22 May 2024
Even rare bouts of in-game frustration have been notable, such as during Wednesday’s game in San Francisco when Ohtani looked visibly frustrated with a couple of incorrect third-strike calls.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
On a recent Tuesday morning, a visibly frustrated Donald Trump sat through a tense hearing in the first-ever criminal trial of a former American president.
—Peter Eisler, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
My wealthy sister is questioning my parenting style, leaving me frustrated.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
Mysterious skeletal remains found lodged inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store have fueled speculation and frustrated investigators for more than 30 years — but DNA analysis recently revealed a huge clue in the cold case.
—Mitchell Willetts, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Kennan was a lonely child whose mother died shortly after his birth, a difficult colleague and frustrated diplomat, an elitist more at home in another century and a pessimist at heart.
—Richard Babcock, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 10 May 2024
Amidst the procession of graduates crossing the stage, a chorus of frustrated voices clamored outside, pleading to be let in.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 10 May 2024
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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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