17
defeated(verb, adjective, upset, failure, disappointed)
17
frustrated(verb, adjective, upset, limited, restricted)
16
thwarted(verb, adjective, upset, unsuccessful, disappointed)
11
unsuccessful(adjective, failing, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
9
disappointed(verb, adjective, upset, worsted, dissatisfied)
8
discomfited(verb, adjective)
8
failed(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
7
balked(verb, upset, depressed, disappointed, saddened)
6
crushed(verb, defeated)
6
fruitless(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
5
futile(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
4
abortive(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
4
baffled
4
beaten(verb, defeated)
4
checkmated(verb, defeated)
4
conquered(verb, defeated)
4
ineffectual(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
4
pointless(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
4
useless(adjective, unsuccessful, arouse bad feelings)
3
beat(verb, defeated)
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