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frustrated
To be disappointed, annoyed, or dissatisfied because you have not achieved a goal, something is not working, or you feel helpless.
Er war frustriert, weil sein Computer schon wieder abgestürzt war.
He was frustrated because his computer had crashed yet again.
'Frustriert' (frustrated) is the past participle of the verb 'frustrieren' (to frustrate) and is used as an adjective. It describes a person's feeling.
Nach der Niederlage saßen die frustrierten Spieler in der Kabine.
After the defeat, the frustrated players sat in the locker room.
The reason for the frustration is often expressed with a 'weil' clause, the phrase 'darüber, dass ...' (about the fact that ...), or with the preposition 'von' (by/from).
Ich bin frustriert, weil ich den Schlüssel nicht finden kann.
I am frustrated because I can't find the key.
To intensify the feeling, 'frustriert' (frustrated) is often combined with adverbs such as 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), 'zutiefst' (deeply), or 'sichtlich' (visibly).
Er war sichtlich frustriert, als sein Plan nicht funktionierte.
He was visibly frustrated when his plan didn't work.
satisfied
'zufrieden' and 'frustriert' are opposites when it comes to a result or a situation. 'Zufrieden' means that you are satisfied with something and see no reason to complain. 'Frustriert' means that you are disappointed or annoyed because something is not working out or a goal is not being reached. 'Frustriert' is usually stronger and often has to do with a problem, a failure, or helplessness.
Nach dem dritten abgesagten Termin war mein Kollege sehr frustriert.
After the third canceled appointment, my colleague was very frustrated.
Am Ende des Kurses war die Lehrerin mit der Gruppe zufrieden.
At the end of the course, the teacher was satisfied with the group.