Frazzled

Pronunciation: /ˈfræzəld/

Definitions of frazzled

adjective Frazzled is an adjective that describes someone who is extremely tired or exhausted, often as a result of stress or overwork.

Example Sentences

A1 She looked frazzled after a long day at work.

A2 The frazzled student forgot to bring their homework to class.

B1 The frazzled mother tried to juggle work and taking care of her children.

B2 The CEO appeared frazzled as he tried to handle multiple crises at once.

C1 Despite feeling frazzled, she managed to stay calm and focused during the presentation.

C2 The frazzled chef somehow managed to create a delicious five-course meal for the VIP guests.

Examples of frazzled in a Sentence

formal After working long hours on the project, she appeared frazzled during the meeting.

informal I'm feeling so frazzled after dealing with all these deadlines.

slang I was so frazzled after the party last night, I couldn't even find my keys.

figurative The constant noise and chaos of the city left me feeling mentally frazzled.

Grammatical Forms of frazzled

• past tense: frazzled
• plural: frazzled
• comparative: more frazzled
• superlative: most frazzled
• present tense: frazzles
• future tense: will be frazzled
• perfect tense: has frazzled
• continuous tense: is frazzling
• singular: frazzled
• positive degree: frazzled
• infinitive: to frazzle
• gerund: frazzling
• participle: frazzled

Origin and Evolution of frazzled

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'frazzled' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'frazel', which means to unravel or fray.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that has become worn out or frayed, 'frazzled' has evolved to also describe a person who is mentally or physically exhausted or stressed.