frustrated

adjective C1

Meaning

Characterized by a feeling of dissatisfaction or annoyance resulting from an inability to achieve one's goals or desires, often accompanied by a sense of helplessness or disappointment in the face of obstacles or challenges.
💡 While "frustrated" is commonly used in everyday language, in academic contexts it may be important to differentiate between levels of frustration and the specific causes, as well as its potential psychological implications.

Example Sentences

She felt frustrated because her efforts did not bring success .
The manager felt frustrated by the team's missed deadlines again .
The manager felt frustrated due to the project's repeated delays .
The researcher felt frustrated by the inconclusive experimental results .

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