Definition of the word frazzled

Pronunciation of vocabulary frazzled

frazzledadjective

bối rối

/ˈfræzld//ˈfræzld/

Origin of the word frazzled

The word "frazzled" has a fascinating etymology! It's believed to have originated in the mid-17th century, when a "frazzle" referred to a loose, crumpled, or torn thread or fiber, often caused by friction or wear. This sense of the word was likely derived from the Middle English word "frazle," which meant "to tear or pull apart." Over time, the noun "frazle" evolved into the adjective "frazzled," describing something or someone that is worn out, frayed, or exhausted, often as a result of stress, anxiety, or physical strain. In the 19th century, Charles Dickens popularized the word in his novel "The Pickwick Papers," where he described a character as "frazzled" due to excessive drinking. Today, "frazzled" is still used to describe someone who is feeling overwhelmed, tired, or quite literally, frayed at the edges!

Vocabulary summary frazzled

typenoun (US, American meaning)

meaningexhaustion

meaningremnant, scrap, tattered piece

examplebeaten to a frazzle: defeated without armor, defeated to pieces

typetransitive verb

meaningexhaust

meaningto tatter

examplebeaten to a frazzle: defeated without armor, defeated to pieces

Example of vocabulary frazzlednamespace

  • After a long day of work, Jane was completely frazzled and couldn't wait to go home and unwind.

    Sau một ngày làm việc dài, Jane hoàn toàn kiệt sức và chỉ muốn về nhà để thư giãn.

  • The teacher was frazzled by the chaotic behavior of her rowdy students during the math class.

    Cô giáo rất bối rối trước hành vi hỗn loạn của đám học sinh hư hỏng trong giờ học toán.

  • Mary had been rushing around all morning and was completely frazzled by the time her boss asked her to handle an unexpected project.

    Mary đã vội vã suốt buổi sáng và hoàn toàn kiệt sức khi được sếp yêu cầu xử lý một dự án bất ngờ.

  • The frazzled mother of two desperately searched for her kids' missing soccer cleats minutes before their game.

    Người mẹ hai con cuống cuồng tìm kiếm đôi giày đá bóng bị mất của hai đứa con mình vài phút trước trận đấu.

  • The frazzled flight attendant tried her best to keep her cool as passengers threw religious pamphlets and shouted insults at each other.

    Nữ tiếp viên hàng không bối rối cố gắng hết sức để giữ bình tĩnh khi hành khách ném những tờ rơi về tôn giáo và hét lên những lời lăng mạ lẫn nhau.

  • The frazzled puppy barked and whined, tugging at his leash as the owner struggled to walk him around the crowded park.

    Chú chó con mệt mỏi sủa và rên rỉ, giật mạnh dây xích khi chủ nhân cố gắng dắt nó đi dạo quanh công viên đông đúc.

  • Despite her best efforts, Liz was frazzled by the unexpected obstacles that kept popping up during her exam, causing her to lose valuable time.

    Bất chấp mọi nỗ lực, Liz vẫn bối rối vì những trở ngại bất ngờ liên tục xuất hiện trong kỳ thi, khiến cô mất đi thời gian quý báu.

  • The frazzled supervisor was exasperated as the new employee misplaced important documents and failed to meet deadlines.

    Người giám sát bối rối và tức giận khi nhân viên mới làm mất các tài liệu quan trọng và không hoàn thành đúng thời hạn.

  • The musician's hands were frazzled as he fumbled with his guitar picks backstage before his big show.

    Đôi tay của nhạc sĩ bị mỏi khi anh loay hoay với miếng gảy đàn guitar ở hậu trường trước buổi biểu diễn lớn của mình.

  • The frazzled secretary struggled to keep up with the flood of phone calls and emails that came pouring in during the busy afternoon.

    Cô thư ký bối rối cố gắng theo kịp hàng loạt cuộc gọi điện thoại và email đổ về trong buổi chiều bận rộn.

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