frustrated
/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
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.
Adjective
Examples
She easily gets frustrated when it comes to financial matters.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “frustrated” mean?
Foiled, stopped, disappointed.
Is “frustrated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.