frayed

verb
UK: /freɪd/
US: /freɪd/

  1. When cloth, rope, or other material becomes worn at the edges, often separating into loose threads.

    1. The old jeans were frayed at the cuffs.
    2. The rope's frayed end was a clear sign it needed replacing soon, it seemed unsafe.

  2. To feel stressed or anxious.

    1. My nerves frayed as the deadline approached.
    2. His temper frayed after a long day of dealing with difficult customers at work.

Synonyms

worn strained stressed tattered anxious ragged shredded
frayed adjective

  1. Having edges or surfaces that are worn and ragged.

    1. She wore a frayed coat.
    2. The flag was old and frayed after years of flying in harsh weather.

  2. Showing the effects of strain or tension.

    1. His voice was frayed and tired.
    2. Their relationship was frayed by constant arguments and disagreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frayed" in English means: When cloth, rope, or other material becomes worn at the edges, often separating into loose threads., To feel stressed or anxious..

The phonetic transcription of "frayed" is /freɪd/ in British English and /freɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frayed": worn, strained, stressed, tattered, anxious, ragged, shredded.

Example usage of "frayed": "The old jeans were frayed at the cuffs.". More examples on the page.