frustrated
word · lemma: frustrate
/ˈfɹəsˌtɹeɪtəd/
FRUHS-tray-tid
/fɹʌstɹˈeɪtɪd/
fruh-STRAY-tid
Definition
Feeling upset or annoyed because you cannot do or achieve something you want.
Usage & Nuances
Describes a temporary emotional state, not a personality trait. Commonly used with 'feel', 'get', or 'become'. Can describe reactions to repeated problems or when plans fail. Often confused with 'angry' (stronger emotion) or 'disappointed' (more sadness).
Spanish: frustrado - frustradaPortuguese (BR): frustrado - frustradaPortuguese (PT): frustrado - frustradaChinese (Simplified): 沮丧 - 挫败Chinese (Traditional): 沮喪 - 挫敗Hindi: हताश - निराशArabic: محبطBengali: হতাশ - বিরক্তRussian: раздосадованный - раздражённыйJapanese: イライラした - 欲求不満のVietnamese: bực bội - thất vọngKorean: 좌절한 - 답답한Turkish: hayal kırıklığına uğramış - sinirliUrdu: مایوس - جھنجھلایا ہواIndonesian: frustrasi - kesal
Example Sentences
I feel frustrated when I can't solve a problem.
basic
She was frustrated by the bad weather.
basic
My dad gets frustrated when he loses his keys.
basic
I get really frustrated when my computer freezes during work.
natural
After trying so many times, he sounded really frustrated on the phone.
natural
Don’t get frustrated—these things take time.
natural