frustrated
UK[frʌˈstreɪtɪd]US[ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd]
adj
feeling annoyed and impatient because you cannot achieve or control something
adj
(of a plan, effort, or person) having been prevented from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled
Morpheme Breakdown
frustr
ate
ed
frustr
in vain
ate
verb suffix
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'frustrated' originates from the latin verb frustrari, meaning 'to deceive, disappoint, or make vain'. this verb itself is derived from the adverb frustra, signifying 'in vain' or 'to no purpose'. the latin past participle frustratus ('disappointed, having been made vain') was adopted into english in the mid-16th century. the modern sense evolved from the literal meaning of being 'thwarted' or 'rendered vain' to describe the emotional state resulting from such obstruction, capturing the feeling of disappointment and annoyance when one's efforts or desires are blocked.
Analysis
Structure: frustr (in vain) + ate (verb suffix) + ed (adjective suffix)
frustr (from latin frustra, meaning 'in vain, uselessly'); ate (a verb-forming suffix from latin -atus); ed (an adjective-forming suffix from old english -ed, -od, indicating a state or condition)
Examples
she felt increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress.
his attempts to start the car left him deeply frustrated.
many voters are frustrated with the current political system.