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frustrated(verb, adjective, upset, distressed, discontented)
17
foiled(verb, adjective, upset, disappointed)
10
defeated(verb, adjective, upset, distressed, discontented)
9
failed(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
8
unsuccessful(adjective, failing, arouse bad feelings)
6
fruitless(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
4
abortive(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
4
futile(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
4
ineffectual(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
4
pointless(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
4
useless(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
3
vain(adjective, arouse bad feelings)
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empty-handed(adjective, worsted, unslaked, hamstrung)
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lacking
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unrewarded
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wanting
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