frayed

• Beschreibt etwas, meist Stoff oder Seil, das an den Rändern abgenutzt oder dünn geworden ist, sodass sich Fäden lösen. Auch übertragen für Nerven oder Beziehungen, die angespannt und überlastet sind.

Describes something, typically fabric or rope, that has become worn or thin at the edges, with threads beginning to come loose.

1. Worn or unraveledB1formal

   Having the threads or fibers worn away, typically at the edge of fabric or rope.

   Ausgefranst oder abgenutzt

   • The cuffs of his shirt were frayed from years of use.
   • She replaced the frayed rope before it broke.
   • The old flag was frayed and faded after many storms.

   Synonymeraggedshreddedtatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymeintactneatnewsmoothtrim

2. Strained or irritatedB2informal

   In a state of being stressed, tense, or worn out emotionally.

   Zermürbt

   • After the long argument, their nerves were frayed.
   • The constant noise left everyone feeling frayed and irritable.
   • His patience was frayed after waiting for hours.

   Synonymeedgyirritatedstrainedstressedtenseworn

   Antonymecalmcollectedcomposedrelaxedsereneuntroubled

• Verb, das das Ausfransen oder Abnutzen von Stoff oder Gewebe an den Rändern bezeichnet sowie den Zustand zunehmender Anspannung, Gereiztheit oder Überlastung.

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing away or unraveling at the edges, or becoming strained or irritated.

1. Become worn or unraveledB2formal

   To become worn, thin, or unraveled at the edges, typically of fabric or rope.

   Ausfransen oder Verschleißen

   • The cuffs of his shirt began to fray after many washes.
   • The rope frayed from constant friction against the rock.
   • The old flag frayed in the strong wind.

   Synonymefrazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritatedB2informal

   To become strained, irritated, or stressed, often referring to nerves or temper.

   Nerven liegen blank

   • Her patience began to fray after hours of waiting.
   • Tempers frayed during the heated argument.
   • The constant noise frayed his nerves.

   Synonymefrazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   Antonymecalmsoothe