frazzled
Americanadjective
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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
Raden, the mall’s 30-year-old director of events, isn’t frazzled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
Starting the year on Radio 1's Sound of 2026 list suggests there won't be much let-up, no matter how frazzled the band seem to be.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
“That’s an understatement. It was a disaster. He cried all night, apparently. The night crew couldn’t handle it. They were really frazzled by the time I got to work.”
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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