Word
frustrated
Meanings
Annoyed or upset because you cannot do something or make progress, especially after trying.
Prevented from succeeding or being fulfilled; blocked by obstacles.
Definition
Feeling annoyed or upset because you cannot achieve what you want despite trying.
If you feel frustrated, you are annoyed or discouraged because something is stopping you from reaching a goal. The feeling often comes from repeated problems, delays, or a lack of control. It can describe a temporary emotion in a specific situation or a longer period of dissatisfaction with ongoing obstacles.
Examples
- I felt frustrated when the software kept crashing right before I could save my changes.
- She grew frustrated by the vague instructions and asked for a clearer plan.
- They were frustrated to learn that the train had been cancelled with no alternative offered.
- He sounded frustrated after repeating the same point in three different meetings.
- You may get frustrated at first, but the process becomes smoother once you know the shortcuts.
Common mistake
Learners often say "frustrated of" instead of the correct patterns "frustrated with" or "frustrated by."
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