frayed
/freɪd/
adjective
- Having worn or thin edges from rubbing or use.
- She wore a pair of frayed jeans that had holes at the knees.
- His shirt collar was frayed from years of washing.
- The frayed ends of the rope needed to be cut off before we could use it.
- Strained or irritated, especially in reference to nerves or patience.
- The teacher's patience was frayed by the constant interruptions.
- Frayed tempers made the meeting very unpleasant.
- After the long flight, everyone's nerves were frayed.