frustrated
To feel annoyed, disappointed, or upset because you cannot achieve something or change a situation. It describes a feeling of being stuck when things are not going the way you want.
Exemplos
3 de 5I am frustrated because I cannot find my car keys.
I am frustrated because I cannot find my car keys.
The manager was frustrated by the delay in the project schedule.
The manager was frustrated by the delay in the project schedule.
I'm so frustrated with this broken phone!
I'm so frustrated with this broken phone!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'rusting' gate that won't open. You try to push it, but it stays stuck. That 'stuck' feeling is being f-RUST-rated.
Quiz rápido
He was very ___ because the internet was not working.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: frustrated
Exemplos
I am frustrated because I cannot find my car keys.
everydayI am frustrated because I cannot find my car keys.
The manager was frustrated by the delay in the project schedule.
formalThe manager was frustrated by the delay in the project schedule.
I'm so frustrated with this broken phone!
informalI'm so frustrated with this broken phone!
Students often become frustrated when they encounter complex mathematical theories.
academicStudents often become frustrated when they encounter complex mathematical theories.
The partners were frustrated that the contract negotiations stalled again.
businessThe partners were frustrated that the contract negotiations stalled again.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
to be frustrated to tears
to be frustrated to tears
a frustrated attempt
a frustrated attempt
visibly frustrated
visibly frustrated
Frequentemente confundido com
'Frustrated' describes how a person feels; 'frustrating' describes the thing that causes that feeling.
Notas de uso
Use 'frustrated with' when talking about a person or a specific thing, and 'frustrated by' when talking about a situation or a cause.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I am frustrating' when they mean they feel annoyed. 'I am frustrating' means you make other people feel annoyed.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'rusting' gate that won't open. You try to push it, but it stays stuck. That 'stuck' feeling is being f-RUST-rated.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'frustratus', which means 'deceived' or 'disappointed'.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
He was very ___ because the internet was not working.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: frustrated
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