frustrated
Stymied and annoyed
Frustrated describes the feeling of being blocked from achieving something—plans thwarted, efforts stymied, desires unfulfilled.
I'm so frustrated with this software.
The word covers a range from mild annoyance to deep exasperation.
Sexually frustrated means unable to satisfy sexual urges.
To frustrate is to cause this feeling: The delays frustrated everyone involved.
Slightly angered or bothered
- annoyedMildly vexed
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
- vexedAnnoyed or much-debated
- aggravatedIntensified or vexed
irked · peeved · disgruntled · resentful · bitter · angry · upset · indignant
Prevented from succeeding
- stymiedBlocked from progressing
- hinderedSlowed or obstructed
- impededObstructed or slowed
- obstructedBlocked from proceeding
hampered · foiled · defeated · derailed · stonewalled · stuck · halted · stalled
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
- disheartenedLost confidence or hope
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
- let downFail to meet expectations
disillusioned · dissatisfied · unfulfilled · dismayed · despondent · dejected · demoralized · dispirited
irritated
Slightly angered or bothered
- annoyedMildly vexed
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
- vexedAnnoyed or much-debated
aggravated · irked · peeved · disgruntled · resentful · bitter · angry · upset · indignant · fed up
thwarted
Prevented from succeeding
obstructed · hampered · foiled · defeated · derailed · stonewalled · stuck · halted · stalled · checked
discouraged
Having lost confidence or enthusiasm
- disheartenedLost confidence or hope
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- deflatedEmptied of pressure
let down · disillusioned · dissatisfied · unfulfilled · dismayed · despondent · dejected · demoralized · dispirited · downcast
overwhelmed
Defeated by sheer volume
- burnt outExhausted from prolonged stress
- worn downDiminished through use
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
strained · tense · anxious · agitated · frayed · at breaking point · wound up · overwrought · pressured · drained
restless
Unable to be still
itching · champing at the bit · waiting · delayed · held up · wanting · yearning · edgy · anxious · twitchy
- moodshappy, sad, angry, anxious, excited
- behavior statesalert, anxious, calm, confused, depressed
- fed-upannoyed, irritated, exasperated, had it, had enough
- negative tonesangry, bitter, cynical, hostile, resentful
- work feelingsbusy, stressed, focused, productive, overwhelmed
- drove someone nutsannoyed, irritated, aggravated, exasperated, maddened
frustratedsuccessful
Having achieved one's aims
fulfilled · accomplished · triumphant · victorious · achieving
- sexual frustrationUnrelieved erotic tension
- sexually frustratedUnmet physical desire
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