frazzled

[ fraz-uhld ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. worn-out; fatigued:

   a party that left us frazzled.

Other Words From

• un·frazzled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of frazzled¹

First recorded in 1870–75; frazzle + -ed ²

Example Sentences

This bit of wisdom from Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz was embraced Tuesday night by an increasingly frazzled American electorate seeking a refuge from potentially catastrophic news.

From Salon

Many assumed the booking was a mistake made by a frazzled advance staffer who called the wrong Four Seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a sense of awkwardness and frazzled energy surrounding the crowd.

From Salon

They show him wearing a red T-shirt and shorts that were completely soiled and with frazzled hair.

From BBC

The United States looked frantic and frazzled against a physical defense that forced 13 turnovers in the first half compared to just eight made field goals.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• battered
• dilapidated
• frayed
• ripped
• shabby
• threadbare
• torn