What does "frustrated" mean?

"Frustrated" means: Feeling upset because you cannot do something. Example: "She felt frustrated by the difficult puzzle."

How do you say frustrated in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, frustrated is מתוסכל. In Spanish, it is frustrado.

How do you pronounce "frustrated"?

Frustrated is pronounced /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Frustrated — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

frustrated

/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

adjective

Feeling upset because you cannot do something

“She felt frustrated by the difficult puzzle.”

מתוסכל

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Frustrated is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Feeling upset because you cannot do something" In Hebrew, frustrated translates to מתוסכל.

Example Sentences

She felt frustrated when the puzzle pieces would not fit together.
He was frustrated because he kept making the same mistake.
Taking a short break can help when you feel frustrated.

Did You Know? Frustration is actually a sign that you care about something and want to do well. Scientists say a little frustration is good for learning because it pushes you to keep trying. Many famous inventors, including Thomas Edison, described feeling very frustrated before making their greatest discoveries.