Frantic
Definition
(adj) Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotions
Examples
“She worked through the night in a frantic attempt to meet the deadline.”
“I was frantic when the dog ran off.”
“Her frantic phone call woke me at 2 a.m.”
“We spent an hour franticly searching the parking lot for my keys.”
“By the time Noah got home, his mom was frantic because the baby hadn't eaten since noon.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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