Frustrated

Pronunciation: /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/

Definitions of frustrated

adjective Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

Example Sentences

A1 I felt frustrated when I couldn't understand the simple instructions.

A2 She was frustrated with her slow progress in learning a new language.

B1 The students were frustrated with the lack of resources in the classroom.

B2 The team was frustrated with the constant changes in project requirements.

C1 The scientist was frustrated by the limitations of current technology.

C2 The artist felt frustrated by the lack of recognition for their work.

Examples of frustrated in a Sentence

formal The team was frustrated with the lack of progress on the project.

informal I'm so frustrated with this traffic!

slang I'm feeling hella frustrated right now.

figurative She felt like hitting a brick wall when she couldn't solve the problem, so frustrated.

Grammatical Forms of frustrated

• past tense: frustrated
• plural: frustrated
• comparative: more frustrated
• superlative: most frustrated
• present tense: frustrate
• future tense: will frustrate
• perfect tense: have frustrated
• continuous tense: is frustrating
• singular: frustrated
• positive degree: frustrated
• infinitive: to frustrate
• gerund: frustrating
• participle: frustrating

Origin and Evolution of frustrated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'frustrated' originated from the Latin word 'frustratus', which means 'deceived' or 'disappointed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frustrated' has come to mean feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to achieve a goal or desire.