1. prevented from accomplishing something; frustrated in one’s plans or desires
Usage: past participle of ‘thwart’ used as adjective

Examples

• The thwarted burglar fled when the alarm sounded.
• She felt thwarted by the constant delays in her project.
• His thwarted ambitions led him to change careers entirely.
• The thwarted rescue attempt was called off due to bad weather.
• After being thwarted so many times, he finally gave up on the plan.
• The thwarted protesters regrouped and tried a different approach.