frustrati

Frustrati is the masculine plural form of the Italian adjective frustrato, meaning "frustrated." The feminine plural is frustrate, and the singular forms are frustrato (masc.) and frustrata (fem.). In Italian, adjectives agree with the nouns they describe in gender and number.

In contemporary Italian usage, frustrati can function as a descriptive label for people perceived as experiencing disappointment, thwarted ambitions, or dissatisfaction with political, economic, or social conditions. The term appears with varying nuance depending on context; it may be neutral, descriptive, or carry a critical tone suggesting social alienation.

Etymology: frustrato derives from the verb frustrrare or frustrate, and ultimately from Latin frustratus, linked to the adverb frustra meaning "in vain" or "to no avail." The word has entered modern Italian vocabulary through common usage and media discourse.

Usage notes: As a collective descriptor, frustrati is not a formal demographic category; it is commonly employed in journalism, commentary, or literary contexts to characterize a perceived sentiment among groups or generations, such as workers, youth, or residents of certain areas, when discussing grievances or discontent. It can be paired with qualifiers (perceived, disaffected) to nuance tone.

See also: Frustration, Frustrate (English), Italian adjectives and agreement.