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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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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

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

They straggled down the highway in a loose body, blocking the way from the white line to the frazzled weeds that bordered the sun-heated concrete slab.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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