frazzled

adjective

fraz·zled ˈfra-zəld

: in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation

So relentlessly did my partner and I spring into our work throughout the week that by Saturday night we were frazzled wrecks.—

Jack London

A frazzled looking housefrau [=hausfrau], clutching a toilet scrub brush in one hand and the fist of a wailing toddler in the other, confronted me with a look of pure exasperation.—

Paul Di Filippo

She seems relaxed, breathing evenly; there's nothing here to get her frazzled.—

Bob Ottum

: damaged or weakened by strain or agitation : frayed

trying to soothe frazzled nerves

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The series starred Himesh Patel as a frazzled first assistant director on a big-budget movie that is a minor installment in a larger superhero franchise. —

Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025 Their relative peace and quiet is routinely interrupted by Gloria, Mandy’s sister, played with frazzled mania by the wonderful Brenda Blethyn. —

Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Over time, the refrain from frazzled visitors became so frequent that LauderAle turned it into the name of a blond ale called I Got Lost on the Way Here. —

Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024 There’s also hope that Starbucks respawns as a cozy third space and not just a quick stop for a frazzled commuter. —

Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for frazzled

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of frazzled was in 1854

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“Frazzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frazzled. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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