frazzled
Americanadjective
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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
“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
Weary, ill, and frazzled with the heat, Maria scrambled to gather and paint as many as she could, with Dorothea’s help.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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