feeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change or achieve something

young people get frustrated with the system

(of a person) unable to follow or be successful in a particular career

a frustrated actor

prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled

the rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather

cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something

it frustrated me that more couldn't be done for her