What does frustrated mean?
Frustrated means simple past and past participle of frustrate.
Frustrated
/fɹəˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of frustrate.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of frustrate
- Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
- 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.
- (Philippines, law, of a felony or serious criminal offense) Imperfect form of execution of a crime in that, despite performing all the acts that should produce it, the crime fails to be consummated.
Example Sentences
She easily gets frustrated when it comes to financial matters.
Alan Pardew finished by far the most frustrated man at the Emirates, blaming fatigue for the fact that Arsenal were able to kill his team off in the dying minutes.
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.
Synonyms for frustrated
Antonyms for frustrated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more frustrated
- most frustrated
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frustrated?
Common synonyms include baffled, discomfited, thwarted, defeated.
What is the opposite of frustrated?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frustrated in a sentence?
She easily gets frustrated when it comes to financial matters.
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