Sign in
Enter the word for search

frayed

UK
/freɪd/
US
/freɪd/

Translations

frayedadjective
more frayed
Comp.
most frayed
Super.
UK
/freɪd/
US
/freɪd/
effilochéSe dit surtout des bords d’un tissu ou d’un matériau, usés et déchirés par l’usage.
The frayed edges of the old blanket gave it a rustic charm.
Les bords effilochés de l’ancienne couverture lui donnaient un charme rustique.
Additional translations
à boutAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une tension psychologique, une fatigue ou une patience très mise à l’épreuve.
Synonyms
ragged
worn
tattered
dilapidated
threadbare
shredded
frayverb

frayed

Past Simple

frayed
Past Simple
frayed
Past Participle
fraying
Gerund
UK
/freɪ/
US
/freɪ/
s'effilocherSens figuré : se détériorer sous l’effet de la tension ou de la fatigue.
As the deadline approached, her nerves began to fray.
À l’approche de l’échéance, ses nerfs ont commencé à s’effilocher.
effilocherSens concret, pour un tissu ou une corde ; verbe transitif.
The rope began to fray after being used for several months.
La corde a commencé à s’effilocher après plusieurs mois d’utilisation.
Additional translations
effrayerSens archaïque, rare.
Synonyms
unravel
tatter
shred
fret
deteriorate
wear

Definitions

frayedadjective
Worn or tattered along the edges, typically referring to fabric or material.
The frayed edges of the old blanket gave it a rustic charm.
Showing signs of strain or stress, often used metaphorically to describe emotions or nerves.
After the long and exhausting week, her patience was frayed.
frayverb
To wear away or unravel the edge of a fabric or rope through constant rubbing or strain.
The rope began to fray after being used for several months.
To become strained or stressed, often leading to a breakdown in composure or patience.
As the deadline approached, her nerves began to fray.
(Archaic) To frighten or alarm.
The sudden cry in the dark would fray even the bravest soul.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries