frazzled
Say it: FRAZ-uld /ˈfræzəld/ · adjective
What “frazzled” means
Exhausted and on edge because of stress.
More precisely: Completely exhausted and on edge from stress.
Example: “By Friday, the frazzled parents were too tired to cook.”
When to use it
Use it when stress has left someone tired, tense and worn out. It is informal and often sympathetic.
Similar words
exhausted, worn out, harassed
Quick check
After a week of emergencies and almost no rest, you feel exhausted and jump at every noise. How do you feel?
frazzled or flustered?
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frazzled
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