Definitions

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  • adverb In a frustrated manner.

Etymologies

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frustrated +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • * White House advisers frustratedly acknowledge they can't dictate what's going to happen, and are worried that "if the army starts getting into internal security, the situation could deteriorate further."

    Happy Hour Roundup Greg Sargent 2011

  • I used to scan through them frustratedly, and huff: "But this doesn't tell me if I'll like this band."

    Tunes For Thought SVGL 2009

  • The former England manager could only watch on frustratedly as Sven-Goran Eriksson, the manager of promotion rivals Leicester City, and Sam Allardyce of West Ham were able to strengthen their squads over the summer.

    Steve McClaren may quit Nottingham Forest after less than three months 2011

  • I used to scan through them frustratedly, and huff: "But this doesn't tell me if I'll like this band."

    Archive 2009-03-01 SVGL 2009

  • Geoff looks frustratedly at the camper van parked opposite number seventeen.

    The Redleys Matt Haig 2010

  • The skirt's hem, clutched in her small hands, she moaning with misery and frustration, leapt up and down, again and again, in ever-shortening cycles until she held it, frustratedly, between her bosom and throat.

    Cinnamon Roll 2010

  • Geoff looks frustratedly at the camper van parked opposite number seventeen.

    The Redleys Matt Haig 2010

  • Geoff looks frustratedly at the camper van parked opposite number seventeen.

    The Redleys Matt Haig 2010

  • Geoff looks frustratedly at the camper van parked opposite number seventeen.

    The Redleys Matt Haig 2010

  • The other half someone asks me some science or math question, and I'm half way into my extensive explanation before they frustratedly tell me that they "already know that god dammit!"

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2009

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  • Hi and thank you kindly erinmckean. Seems I can't use the list function OR comment TO a person on my "smart"phone. Sighs. When I am allowed to extend my "sitting in straight back chair" time, I will try this on pc. For now, I continue to heal from spinal surgery. Happy for your response. Frustratedly from my stupid phone,

    Warrior_mouse

    June 7, 2015

  • Thanks Warrior_mouse! I'm so sorry -- we do hope to make listing easier on mobile soon. In the meantime, I wish you a speedy recovery!

    June 7, 2015