English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
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 notes

In plain EnglishWorn out and stressed, like your nerves have frayed.

When to use it

Informal.

Common pairings
completely frazzled frazzled parent

Word forms

more frazzled comparative, most frazzled superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “frazzled” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

She looked completely _____ after juggling three deadlines.

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

See all rhymes for frazzled →

Frequently asked questions

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.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial