Frustrated

//ˈfɹʌs.tɹeɪ.tɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of frustrate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
  2. 2
    Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, discontent and/or slightly angry because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire, or something happened or someone else did something in a way one did not hope for, expect, or desire.

    "She easily gets frustrated when it comes to financial matters."

  3. 3
    Imperfect form of execution of a crime in that, despite performing all the acts that should produce it, the crime fails to be consummated. Philippines, form-of, imperfect

    "A frustrated robbery may financially cripple the company or lead it to recover; a frustrated homicide or murder leaves the victim injured or wounded, not killed."

Adjective
  1. 1
    disappointingly unsuccessful wordnet

Synonyms

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disappointedabateaeratedannoyedarousedasexual

Antonyms

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calm

Example

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"You are frustrated with your work."

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