Definition of the word frustrated

Pronunciation of vocabulary frustrated

frustratedadjective

bực bội

/frʌˈstreɪtɪd//ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

Origin of the word frustrated

"Frustrated" originates from the Latin word "frustratus," meaning "deceived" or "disappointed." It entered English in the 16th century, initially referring to being "thwarted" or "defeated." Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the feeling of being blocked or hindered in achieving a goal. Today, "frustrated" describes the emotional state of being annoyed, discouraged, or exasperated by obstacles and unmet expectations.

Vocabulary summary frustrated

typeadjective

meaningdiscouraged

Example of vocabulary frustratednamespace

meaning

feeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or achieve what you want

cảm thấy khó chịu và thiếu kiên nhẫn vì bạn không thể làm hoặc đạt được điều mình muốn

  • It's very easy to get frustrated in this job.

    Rất dễ nản lòng trong công việc này.

  • His apathy just made her even more frustrated.

    Sự thờ ơ của anh chỉ khiến cô càng thêm thất vọng.

  • They felt frustrated at the lack of progress.

    Họ cảm thấy thất vọng vì thiếu tiến bộ.

Extra examples:
  • She sounded rather frustrated to me.

    Với tôi, cô ấy có vẻ khá thất vọng.

  • Sometimes he gets really frustrated with his violin playing.

    Đôi khi anh ấy thực sự cảm thấy chán nản với việc chơi violin của mình.

  • This failure leaves the child depressed and frustrated.

    Thất bại này khiến trẻ chán nản và thất vọng.

  • We were frustrated by the long delays.

    Chúng tôi thất vọng vì sự chậm trễ kéo dài.

  • Airport workers were left to deal with the thousands of frustrated passengers.

    Các nhân viên sân bay phải đối mặt với hàng nghìn hành khách đang thất vọng.

meaning

having no effect; not being satisfied

không có tác dụng; không hài lòng

  • He stamped his foot in frustrated rage.

    Anh giậm chân trong cơn giận dữ tuyệt vọng.

  • frustrated desires

    mong muốn thất vọng

meaning

unable to be successful in a particular career

không thể thành công trong một nghề nghiệp cụ thể

  • a frustrated artist

    một nghệ sĩ chán nản

meaning

not satisfied sexually

không thỏa mãn tình dục

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary frustrated

Idioms of vocabulary frustrated

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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