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frustratedly

|frus/tra/ted/ly|

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/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪdli/

(frustrated)

expressing frustration

Base FormVerb
frustratedfrustrate
Etymology
Etymology Information

'frustratedly' originates from the Latin word 'frustrari,' where 'frustra' meant 'in vain' or 'without effect.'

Historical Evolution

'frustrari' transformed into the Old French word 'frustrer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'frustrate,' from which 'frustratedly' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to deceive or disappoint,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel annoyed or upset due to obstacles.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows frustration or annoyance.

She sighed frustratedly when the computer crashed again.

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Last updated: 2025/02/02 05:00