Synonyms

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 • Mar. 20, 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

South Africa's fielding was superb – Lungi Ngidi athletically catching Jamie Overton while running back from mid-on – but a frazzled England were inept in their decision-making.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

I could see my red face, my frazzled hair, my clenched fists.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate

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