B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˈfrʌs.treɪ.tɪd/
UK/ˈfrʌs.treɪ.tɪd/
feeling annoyed or upset because you cannot do or change something
In context
I get frustrated when the internet keeps disconnecting during a meeting.
She felt frustrated by the lack of progress in her studies.
The frustrated customers waited in line for over an hour.
Words that go with frustrated
adjective + preposition
- frustrated withHe was frustrated with the slow service.
- frustrated atThey were frustrated at the delay.
- frustrated byShe was frustrated by the lack of clear answers.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly frustratedDrivers grew increasingly frustrated in the traffic.
- deeply frustratedThe team was deeply frustrated by the result.
- understandably frustratedParents are understandably frustrated by the closure.
adjective + noun
- frustrated customersFrustrated customers left bad reviews online.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am frustrating.Correct: I am frustrated.