frazzled

American

[fraz-uhld] / ˈfræz əld /

adjective

Informal.

worn-out; fatigued.

a party that left us frazzled.

Other Word Forms

unfrazzled adjective

Etymology

Origin of frazzled

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

Example Sentences

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In the financial crisis of 2008-09, the investment bank Goldman Sachs had a secret weapon: Its CEO, Lloyd Blankfein, was a lifelong worrywart with plenty of tricks for calming his own frazzled nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal

In front of his right ear dangled a gray and frazzled ringlet, like the hair of a very old man.

From Literature

I’m feeling frazzled, but my business partner is giddy.

From Literature

If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.

From MarketWatch

“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

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