frazzled
Americanadjective
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I've heard people suggest that City's players will be frazzled because of what is going on with the club off the pitch, but I don't see it that way.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
But a lot of simple tasks have gotten more complicated, and from where I sit, people are more wired but less connected, and definitely more frazzled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
A treasured franchise had frazzled into a bitter mood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
The first person to pop up looks frazzled, but then the camera widens and you see why: She’s working hard at making something.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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