frustrated

frustrated
frustrate VERB 1) prevent (a plan or action) from progressing or succeeding. 2) prevent (someone) from doing or achieving something. 3) cause to feel dissatisfied or unfulfilled.
DERIVATIVES frustrated adjective frustrating adjective frustration noun.
ORIGIN Latin frustrare 'disappoint' , from frustra 'in vain' .

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