frayed

• Se dit d'un tissu ou d'une corde dont les bords sont usés ou effilochés, au point que les fils commencent à se détacher.

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.

   effiloché

   • 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.

   Synonymesraggedshreddedtatteredthreadbareworn

   Antonymesintactneatnewsmoothtrim

2. Strained or irritatedB2informal

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

   Épuisé nerveusement, à cran

   • 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.

   Synonymesedgyirritatedstrainedstressedtenseworn

   Antonymescalmcollectedcomposedrelaxedsereneuntroubled

• Verbe désignant le fait de s'user ou de s'effilocher sur les bords (tissu, corde), ainsi que l'état de tension ou d'irritation nerveuse.

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.

   s'effiler, s'effilocher

   • 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.

   Synonymesfrazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritatedB2informal

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

   se crisper

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

   Synonymesfrazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   Antonymescalmsoothe