außer sich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- distraught adjective Extremely upset, worried, or overwhelmed with emotion.
- exasperated adjective Extremely annoyed or frustrated, especially after being pushed to one's limit.
- frantic adj Wild with panic, worry, or urgency.
Senses
außer sich is used for these senses in English:
- beside oneself (idiomatic) Overcome; consumed by an emotion.
- distraught Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by distress.
- exasperated Having one's patience greatly taxed; greatly annoyed; made furious.
- frantic In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
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