frustrated

Definition

  • adjective: very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something
see also: frustrate

Examples

  • He works in an office, but he's really a 'frustrated' actor/writer. [=a person who wants to be an actor/writer but is not]

  • sexually 'frustrated' [=wanting to have sex but not able to; not satisfied sexually]

  • The lack of investors has 'frustrated' them in their efforts to expand the company.