Frustrated vs. Stymied — What's the Difference?

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

To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump

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

An obstacle or obstruction.

To prevent (someone) from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart

(Sports) A situation in golf in which an opponent's ball obstructs the line of play of one's own ball on the putting green.

To cause feelings of discouragement, annoyance, or lack of fulfillment in

Simple past tense and past participle of stymie

To prevent from coming to fruition or fulfillment; render ineffectual

Simple past tense and past participle of frustrate

Foiled, stopped, disappointed.

Suffering from frustration; dissatisfied, agitated, and/or discontent because one is unable to perform an action or fulfill a desire.

(of a felony or serious criminal offense) Imperfect form of execution of a crime in that, despite performing all the acts that should produce it, the crime fails to be consummated.

Disappointingly unsuccessful;