Pronunciation: /rʌn ˈræɡɪd/
verb to exhaust or wear out through excessive activity or work
A1 I am run ragged trying to keep up with my energetic toddler.
A2 The students were run ragged after a long day of field trips.
B1 The restaurant staff were run ragged during the lunch rush.
B2 The athletes were run ragged during their intense training camp.
C1 The event planner was run ragged trying to coordinate all the logistics of the conference.
C2 The CEO was run ragged by the demands of running a multinational corporation.
adjective extremely tired or worn out
A1 After running ragged all day, she finally sat down to rest.
A2 The children were run ragged after playing outside for hours.
B1 The employees were run ragged by the demanding workload.
B2 The athletes were run ragged during the intense training camp.
C1 The production team was run ragged trying to meet the tight deadline.
C2 The campaign manager was run ragged coordinating all the events leading up to the election.
formal The employees were run ragged trying to meet the deadline for the project.
informal I've been run ragged with all the errands I have to run today.
slang She was run ragged after pulling an all-nighter studying for exams.
figurative The constant demands of her job have run her ragged both mentally and physically.
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