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frazzled

American  
[fraz-uhld] / ˈfræz əld /

adjective

Informal.
  1. worn-out; fatigued.

    a party that left us frazzled.


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Etymology

Origin of frazzled

First recorded in 1870–75; frazzle + -ed 2

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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

“Combining travel on the busiest days of the year with big group events can make you frazzled or anxious,” said Manhattan psychotherapist Justena Kavanagh.

From Salon Nov. 26, 2025

He added that DiCaprio "astounds – frazzled and absurd yet also sweet and even noble, he evokes Jack Nicholson in his prime".

From BBC Sep. 18, 2025

Her blond hair was slipping out of her ponytail, and she seemed even more frazzled than usual.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

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