frayed

• Descreve algo, geralmente tecido ou corda, que se desgastou ou afinou nas bordas, com os fios começando a se desfiar. Também pode descrever nervos ou relações que estão tensos ou desgastados.

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.

   Gasto ou desfiado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosraggedshreddedtatteredthreadbareworn

   Antônimosintactneatnewsmoothtrim

2. Strained or irritatedB2informal

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

   Esgotado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosedgyirritatedstrainedstressedtenseworn

   Antônimoscalmcollectedcomposedrelaxedsereneuntroubled

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de desgaste ou desfiamento nas bordas de um tecido, corda ou material, bem como um estado de tensão, irritação ou nervosismo.

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.

   Desfiar-se ou desgastar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrazzleravelunravelwear

2. Become strained or irritatedB2informal

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

   Ficar desgastado (nervos)

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

   Sinônimosfrazzleirritatestrainstresswear thin

   Antônimoscalmsoothe