adj
frazzled
Frazzled (adj) means Exhausted and stressed, especially from too much to deal with at once. Example: “She looked completely frazzled after juggling three deadlines.”
adj
1
Exhausted and stressed, especially from too much to deal with at once.
"She looked completely frazzled after juggling three deadlines."
"By Friday afternoon the whole team was frazzled."
How to use frazzled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorn out and stressed, like your nerves have frayed.
When to use it
Informal.
Common pairings
completely frazzled
frazzled parent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more frazzled
- Superlative
- most frazzled
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Etymology
Related to fray, in the sense of being worn thin and frayed at the edges, extended to describe someone worn out emotionally.
Rhymes for frazzled
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What does “frazzled” mean?
The word “frazzled” means exhausted and stressed, especially from too much to deal with at once. In plain terms, worn out and stressed, like your nerves have frayed.
How do you use “frazzled” in a sentence?
Here is “frazzled” used in a sentence: “She looked completely frazzled after juggling three deadlines.”
What part of speech is “frazzled”?
“Frazzled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of frazzled?
"frazzled" (adj) means exhausted and stressed, especially from too much to deal with at once.
