adj
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harassed
Harassed (adj) means Worn out or stressed by repeated pressure, demands, or attacks. Example: “She looked harassed after juggling three deadlines in one day.”
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Worn out or stressed by repeated pressure, demands, or attacks.
"She looked harassed after juggling three deadlines in one day."
How to use harassed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling stressed and pestered from constant pressure.
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- Comparative
- more harassed
- Superlative
- most harassed
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What does “harassed” mean?
The word “harassed” means worn out or stressed by repeated pressure, demands, or attacks. In plain terms, feeling stressed and pestered from constant pressure.
How do you use “harassed” in a sentence?
Here is “harassed” used in a sentence: “She looked harassed after juggling three deadlines in one day.”
What part of speech is “harassed”?
“Harassed” is an adjective.
Is “harassed” a common word?
“Harassed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between harassed and stressed?
Harassed specifically describes being worn out by repeated pressure, demands, or attacks, often implying an ongoing external source of bother. Stressed is broader and can describe mental or emotional strain from any cause, not necessarily repeated demands from others.
Can harassed describe a feeling rather than an experience of harassment?
Yes, harassed as an adjective can simply mean worn out or stressed by repeated pressure or demands, such as "a harassed parent juggling deadlines," without necessarily implying harassment in the legal or workplace-misconduct sense. Context determines whether the word is being used in this everyday sense or the more serious sense related to persistent unwanted behavior.
What kind of situations typically make someone feel harassed?
Someone described as harassed is typically worn out by repeated pressure, demands, or attacks, which can come from work deadlines, family obligations, or persistent unwanted behavior from another person. The word conveys a sense of being overwhelmed rather than a single isolated incident.
