Flurried

/ˈflɜːrid/
adjective

To be in a rush or a state of confusion.

He was flurried by the sudden rush within the supermarket.
Visual representation of "flurried" - To be in a rush or a state of confusion.

Often appears as...

  • flurried activity
  • flurried rush
verb

To cause to feel discomfort or agitation.

The sudden changes in the plan flurried the team.
Visual representation of "flurried" - To cause to feel discomfort or agitation.

Often appears as...

  • flurried by changes
  • flurried by incidents

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A small swirling mass of something like snow or leaves in the wind.

She watched the flurried of snow outside the window.
Visual representation of "flurried" - A small swirling mass of something like snow or leaves in the wind.

Often appears as...

  • flurried of snow
  • flurried in wind
adjective

To be in a rush or a state of confusion.

He was flurried by the sudden rush within the supermarket.
Visual representation of "flurried" - To be in a rush or a state of confusion.

Often appears as...

  • flurried activity
  • flurried rush
verb

To cause to feel discomfort or agitation.

The sudden changes in the plan flurried the team.
Visual representation of "flurried" - To cause to feel discomfort or agitation.

Often appears as...

  • flurried by changes
  • flurried by incidents

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

A small swirling mass of something like snow or leaves in the wind.

She watched the flurried of snow outside the window.
Visual representation of "flurried" - A small swirling mass of something like snow or leaves in the wind.

Often appears as...

  • flurried of snow
  • flurried in wind
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "flurried"
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Emotional State

Indicates a person is overwhelmed, often due to too many tasks at once.

Illustration for Emotional State
Anna was flurried with all her deadlines approaching.
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Negative Connotation

Usually implies stress or trouble, not a positive hurried state.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The flurried waiter dropped a plate.
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Metaphorical Use

Can describe a situation, not just a person's feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The stock market's flurried trades created chaos.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional State

Indicates a person is overwhelmed, often due to too many tasks at once.

Illustration for Emotional State
Anna was flurried with all her deadlines approaching.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Usually implies stress or trouble, not a positive hurried state.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The flurried waiter dropped a plate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can describe a situation, not just a person's feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The stock market's flurried trades created chaos.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional State

Indicates a person is overwhelmed, often due to too many tasks at once.

Illustration for Emotional State
Anna was flurried with all her deadlines approaching.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

Usually implies stress or trouble, not a positive hurried state.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
The flurried waiter dropped a plate.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can describe a situation, not just a person's feelings.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
The stock market's flurried trades created chaos.
Visual representation of the word "Flurried"

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