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
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
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
Mrs. Hameed ignores the chatter and goes on teaching without getting frazzled.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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