Frazzled

usgb/ˈfræzld/
adjective

Feeling tired, stressed or weary due to mental or physical exhaustion.

After a full day of work and looking after her kids, she was completely frazzled.
Visual representation of "frazzled" - Feeling tired, stressed or weary due to mental or physical exhaustion.

Often appears as...

  • completely frazzled
  • feeling frazzled
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Emotional Weight

Conveys a strong feeling of being overwhelmed, not just physical tiredness.

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Juggling multiple deadlines, she felt frazzled.
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Informal Context

Best used in casual conversation, rather than formal writing.

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I'm too frazzled to go out tonight.
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Hyperbolic Use

Often used for emphasis and not to be taken literally.

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This math problem has me totally frazzled.
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