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Frazzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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frazzle

 

[ ˈfræzəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

exhausted state

To frazzle means to exhaust or wear out someone completely, both physically and mentally. It often refers to the feeling of being overwhelmed or drained from stress or fatigue.

Synonyms

exhaust, fatigue, worn out

Examples of usage

  • After working three consecutive shifts, I felt completely frazzled.
  • The long meetings frazzled my nerves.
  • She was frazzled by the chaotic school event.
  • Trying to balance work and family left him utterly frazzled.
Context #2 | Noun

state of fatigue

Frazzle can also refer to a state of being frazzled, characterized by tiredness or nervous discomfort. It is often associated with feeling scattered or disorganized due to stress.

Synonyms

chaos, nervousness, stress

Examples of usage

  • She was in a frazzle after the last-minute preparations.
  • His mental frazzle was evident during the presentation.
  • The kids' noisy games drove her to a frazzle.
  • Experiencing a frazzle is common during busy times.

Translations

Translations of the word "frazzle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgotar

🇮🇳 थकाना

🇩🇪 erschöpfen

🇮🇩 menguras

🇺🇦 втомити

🇵🇱 wyczerpać

🇯🇵 疲れさせる

🇫🇷 épuiser

🇪🇸 agotar

🇹🇷 tüketmek

🇰🇷 지치게 하다

🇸🇦 إرهاق

🇨🇿 vyčerpat

🇸🇰 vyčerpať

🇨🇳 耗尽

🇸🇮 izčrpati

🇮🇸 þreytast

🇰🇿 шаршау

🇬🇪 გაუძნელება

🇦🇿 tükətmək

🇲🇽 agotar

Word origin

The word 'frazzle' originated in the late 19th century and is believed to be a blend of the Middle English word 'fraysen', meaning 'to wear out' and the word 'fuzzle', which means 'to fall apart' or 'to disorder'. The concept reflects not only physical weariness but also stress and anxiety that can leave a person feeling mentally frazzled. It has since become commonly used to describe a state of exhaustion often felt by individuals juggling multiple responsibilities, like work, family, and daily life challenges. As language evolves, 'frazzle' continues to be relevant in describing the hectic pace of modern life and the toll it can take on our well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,288, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.