frazzled

adjective

fraz·​zled ˈfra-zəld 

1

: in a state of extreme physical or nervous fatigue and agitation

So relentlessly did my partner and I spring into our work throughout the week that by Saturday night we were frazzled wrecks.

—Jack London

A frazzled looking housefrau [=hausfrau], clutching a toilet scrub brush in one hand and the fist of a wailing toddler in the other, confronted me with a look of pure exasperation.

—Paul Di Filippo

She seems relaxed, breathing evenly; there's nothing here to get her frazzled.

—Bob Ottum

2

: damaged or weakened by strain or agitation : frayed

trying to soothe frazzled nerves

Examples of frazzled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their relative peace and quiet is routinely interrupted by Gloria, Mandy’s sister, played with frazzled mania by the wonderful Brenda Blethyn. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024

Over time, the refrain from frazzled visitors became so frequent that LauderAle turned it into the name of a blond ale called I Got Lost on the Way Here. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024

There’s also hope that Starbucks respawns as a cozy third space and not just a quick stop for a frazzled commuter. —Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024

Nervous, the frazzled couple quickly welcomed daughter Nora. —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 2