Frustrated: meaning, definitions and examples

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frustrated

[ frʌˈstreɪtɪd ]

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feeling

Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Synonyms

annoyed, disheartened, exasperated, irritated

Examples of usage

I was so frustrated with my computer that I almost threw it out the window.
She became frustrated when her efforts went unnoticed.

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situation

Causing or characterized by frustration; annoying.

Synonyms

annoying, disheartening, exasperating, irritating

Examples of usage

The slow progress of the project was becoming very frustrating for everyone involved.
It's so frustrating when you're stuck in traffic and running late for an appointment.

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action

Cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed.

Synonyms

annoy, bother, irritate, upset

Examples of usage

I was frustrated by his inability to make a decision.
Don't frustrate yourself by trying to fix it on your own.

Translations

Translations of the word "frustrated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frustrado(a)

🇮🇳 हताश

🇩🇪 frustriert

🇮🇩 frustrasi

🇺🇦 розчарований

🇵🇱 sfrustrowany

🇯🇵 フラストレーションを感じる

🇫🇷 frustré(e)

🇪🇸 frustrado(a)

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğramış

🇰🇷 좌절한

🇸🇦 مُحبط

🇨🇿 frustrovaný

🇸🇰 frustrovaný

🇨🇳 沮丧的

🇸🇮 frustriran

🇮🇸 vonsvikinn

🇰🇿 ренжулі

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუებული

🇦🇿 məyus

🇲🇽 frustrado(a)

Word origin

The word 'frustrated' originated from the Latin word 'frustratus', which means 'to deceive' or 'to disappoint'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the feeling of distress and annoyance when unable to achieve something. The concept of frustration has been studied in various fields such as psychology and sociology, highlighting its impact on human behavior and emotions.