frustrated

• Décrit un sentiment de contrariété ou d'irritation face à l'impossibilité de changer ou d'atteindre quelque chose.

Describes a feeling of being upset or annoyed because of an inability to change or achieve something.

1. Feeling annoyed or upsetA2formal

   Feeling upset or annoyed because you cannot achieve what you want.

   frustré, contrarié

   • He felt frustrated after failing the exam.
   • She was frustrated with the slow internet connection.
   • The team became frustrated by the lack of progress.

   Synonymesaggravatedannoyeddiscontenteddiscourageddisheartenedexasperatedirritatedvexed

   Antonymescontentencouragedfulfilledpleasedsatisfied

2. Blocked or preventedB1formal

   Feeling discouraged because obstacles prevent you from reaching a goal.

   Contrarié, entravé

   • The artist was frustrated by the lack of inspiration.
   • They were frustrated by the constant delays.
   • He felt frustrated in his attempts to get a promotion.

   Synonymesbaffleddefeatedfoiledimpededobstructedthwarted

   Antonymesaidedassisted

• Verbe désignant l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de déception, d'agacement ou de découragement, surtout lorsqu'un objectif ne peut être atteint.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel upset, annoyed, or discouraged, especially when unable to achieve a goal.

1. Cause annoyance or angerB1formal

   To make someone feel annoyed, upset, or impatient because they cannot achieve what they want.

   contrarier, exaspérer

   • The constant delays frustrated the passengers.
   • It frustrates me when I can't find my keys.
   • His lack of progress frustrated his coach.

   Synonymesangerannoyexasperateinfuriateirritatemaddennettlepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antonymescontentdelightgratifypleasesatisfy

2. Prevent from happeningB2formal

   To prevent someone from doing something or to prevent a plan from succeeding.

   contrarier, faire échouer

   • The bad weather frustrated their plans for a picnic.
   • The security measures frustrated the attempted robbery.
   • Her efforts were frustrated by a lack of funding.

   Synonymesbalkblockcheckdefeatderailfoilforestallhamperimpedeinhibitobstructprecludethwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidfacilitatefurtherpromote