adjective
frustrerad
frustrated
Definition & meaning
Frustrerad means frustrated: annoyed or discouraged because something is difficult, is not working, or is preventing you from achieving what you want.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective, often used to describe a temporary feeling.
- Common gender: en frustrerad person — a frustrated person
- Neuter: ett frustrerat barn — a frustrated child
- Plural and definite: frustrerade människor — frustrated people
It is also the past participle of frustrera , “to frustrate.” The word ultimately comes from Latin frustrare, “to disappoint” or “to thwart.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- uppgiven — “resigned” or “discouraged”; suggests having given up rather than simply feeling frustrated.
- irriterad — “irritated”; emphasizes annoyance, without necessarily implying an obstacle or setback.
- nöjd — “satisfied”; an approximate opposite when frustration comes from dissatisfaction.
- tillfreds — “content” or “at ease”; suggests a calmer state than frustrerad.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Han blir ofta frustrerad i skolan.adjective
He often gets frustrated in school.
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