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单词 frustrated
释义

frustrated

adjective

frus·​trat·​ed ˈfrə-ˌstrā-təd How to pronounce frustrated (audio)
: feeling, showing, or characterized by frustration: such as
a
: feeling discouragement, anger, and annoyance because of unresolved problems or unfulfilled goals, desires, or needs
In fact Harry thought his behavior had been very good considering how frustrated and angry he felt at being stuck in Privet Drive this long … J. K. Rowling
b
: having an ambition that has not been realized
a frustrated actor [=a person who wants to be an actor but has not succeeded in becoming one]
Over the past decade, however, advances in digital printing technologies have brought the costs of publication down and paved the way for thousands of frustrated writers to get their work into print. Robert K. J. Killheffer

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

frustrated

adjective

frus·​trat·​ed
: filled with a sense of frustration : feeling deep insecurity, discouragement, or dissatisfaction
learned not to resort to aggressiveness when frustrated Ashley Montagu

frustrated 1 of 2

adjective

as in disappointed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disappointed
  • disillusioned
  • disenchanted
  • dissatisfied
  • unfulfilled
  • disgruntled
  • displeased
  • discontented
  • aggrieved
  • upset
  • discontent
  • disquieted
  • perturbed
  • disturbed
  • malcontent
  • dejected
  • unhappy
  • downhearted
  • depressed
  • despairing
  • inconsolable
  • sad
  • despondent
  • disconsolate
  • joyless
  • sorrowful
  • downcast
  • hangdog
  • doleful
  • forlorn
  • low-spirited
  • miserable
  • mournful
  • down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • satisfied
  • pleased
  • contented
  • happy
  • content
  • glad
  • delighted
  • gratified
  • joyful
  • joyous
  • blissful
  • jubilant
  • triumphant
  • exultant
  • elated
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frustrated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of frustrate
1
as in baffled
to prevent from achieving a goal a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • baffled
  • hampered
  • thwarted
  • discomfited
  • balked
  • defeated
  • stopped
  • hindered
  • impeded
  • checkmated
  • foiled
  • handicapped
  • prevented
  • overcame
  • halted
  • obstructed
  • beat
  • blocked
  • stalled
  • inhibited
  • arrested
  • clogged
  • hobbled
  • encumbered
  • shackled
  • fettered
  • checked
  • tied up
  • barred
  • held back
  • set back
  • manacled
  • precluded
  • conquered
  • nullified
  • averted
  • neutralized
  • trammelled
  • negated
  • obviated
  • forestalled
  • trammeled
  • short-circuited
  • offset
  • counteracted
  • interfered (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • encouraged
  • promoted
  • advanced
  • forwarded
  • assisted
  • cultivated
  • aided
  • fostered
  • nurtured
  • furthered
  • facilitated
  • smoothed
  • eased
  • abetted
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2
as in discouraged
to lessen the courage or confidence of challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • discouraged
  • disheartened
  • dispirited
  • dismayed
  • daunted
  • unnerved
  • intimidated
  • frightened
  • scared
  • horrified
  • worried
  • demoralized
  • troubled
  • bothered
  • saddened
  • afflicted
  • depressed
  • irked
  • distressed
  • cowed
  • unmanned
  • chilled
  • bullied
  • tried
  • vexed
  • threw cold water on
  • browbeat
  • weakened
  • debilitated
  • undermined
  • weighed
  • deadened
  • enfeebled
  • damped
  • dampened
  • vext

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • encouraged
  • cheered
  • emboldened
  • excited
  • heartened
  • assured
  • reinforced
  • enforced
  • reassured
  • animated
  • inspired
  • stimulated
  • strengthened
  • nerved
  • invigorated
  • gladdened
  • energized
  • steeled
  • provoked
  • enlivened
  • buoyed (up)
  • fortified
  • lifted
  • stirred
  • galvanized
  • rallied
  • quickened
  • boosted
  • reenforced
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