frantic

/ˈfræntɪk/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing wild, hurried, and panicked behavior because of fear, worry, or urgency.
    • The mother was frantic when she couldn't find her child in the crowded park.
    • She made a frantic search for her keys before the taxi arrived.
    • His frantic calls to the hospital revealed how worried he was about the test results.
  2. Done in a hurried, disorganized, and often desperate way; very fast and chaotic.
    • The team made a frantic effort to finish the project before the deadline.
    • The office was a scene of frantic activity as everyone prepared for the big presentation.
    • There was a frantic rush to pack bags and leave before the storm hit.
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