Frazzle
Verb
To cause someone to feel very tired and anxious.
After studying for hours, she felt completely frazzled.
Often appears as...
- frazzle under pressure
- totally frazzled
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Verb
To suffer or lose strength due to prolonged stress.
Working overtime every night can frazzle even the strongest of us.
Often appears as...
- getting frazzled
- completely frazzled
Usage tips
Informal
General
Verb
To cause someone to feel very tired and anxious.
After studying for hours, she felt completely frazzled.
Often appears as...
- frazzle under pressure
- totally frazzled
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Verb
To suffer or lose strength due to prolonged stress.
Working overtime every night can frazzle even the strongest of us.
Often appears as...
- getting frazzled
- completely frazzled
Usage tips
Informal
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Use 'frazzle' to express emotional exhaustion.
It was a frazzled morning before the big event.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use 'frazzled' in relatable situations, often conveying humor.
He arrived frazzled due to his chaotic day.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'frazzle' to describe positive feelings; it's usually negative.
She had a frazzle of joy is incorrect.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Use 'frazzle' to express emotional exhaustion.
It was a frazzled morning before the big event.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use 'frazzled' in relatable situations, often conveying humor.
He arrived frazzled due to his chaotic day.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'frazzle' to describe positive feelings; it's usually negative.
She had a frazzle of joy is incorrect.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
Use 'frazzle' to express emotional exhaustion.
It was a frazzled morning before the big event.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use 'frazzled' in relatable situations, often conveying humor.
He arrived frazzled due to his chaotic day.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'frazzle' to describe positive feelings; it's usually negative.
She had a frazzle of joy is incorrect.
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