FRAZZLED Synonyms: 161 Similar and Opposite Words

frazzled

verb

Definition of frazzled

past tense of frazzle

as in frayed

to damage or diminish by continued friction years of use have frazzled the cord for the window blinds to the breaking point

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as in exhausted

to use up all the physical energy of trying to hold down two full-time jobs had completely frazzled him

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as in distracted

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy an endless series of dietary warnings that had served only to frazzle the general public

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Recent Examples of frazzled The Sabres were clearly frazzled. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 Kidman is frazzled and raw in an effective way. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 Jennifer seemed frazzled, and her apartment was in disarray with clothes and shoes strewn everywhere. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 The Olympics are leaving everyone frazzled. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026 The bird frazzled completely once Bernardo Silva received a red card for handball, above, early in yesterday’s second leg, conceding a penalty in the process. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Sandra Oh’s Ji-Yoon Kim is frazzled, idealistic, and inclined to compromise as her stock rises at the university. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has tied up freight in the Strait of Hormuz and frazzled supply chains globally, has further delayed efforts to build infrastructure that would support the sector’s growth, the senators argued. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 While the All-American slider features lettuce, red onion, dill pickle and thousand island dressing on a King's Hawaiian roll, the Canadian Maple Slider appeals to a different palate with bacon jam, crispy bacon, frazzled onions and maple syrup drizzle on a King's Hawaiian roll. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026

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Verb

Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — long seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.

— Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Meloni is astonished and defiant Trump’s posturing underscored how his alliance with Meloni — who has long been seen as one of his closest friends in Europe — has frayed over his war in Iran, his tariffs against Europe and his complaints when anyone disagrees with him.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Definition of frayed

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In the finals, Israel faced an Australian team already exhausted after fending off South Korea, Japan and Rhodesia (itself in the Asian tournament after being banned in Africa over its white governing regime).

— Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

Definition of exhausted

Verb

Fierce domestic competition has eroded its footprint in China, one of its most important markets.

— Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Moscow says the strike was retaliation for Ukraine’s 40-day campaign on Russian oil refineries and supply lines, which has fueled shortages, hit Crimea and eroded battlefield momentum.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of eroded

Verb

Fellow striker Ricardo Pepi tired out the Australian back line all day.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of tired

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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of wore

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Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of killed

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