What is Frustrated?
The emotional response to being blocked from achieving a goal or being repeatedly misunderstood. It signals that expectations are not being met despite effort. Frustration can motivate change or, if unresolved, turn into resentment.
When you might feel frustrated
Frustrated is a specific form of exasperated, which itself is a type of anger. You might experience this feeling in situations where anger is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define frustrated.