harried
/ˈhɛrid/
adjective
- Feeling or showing that one is under pressure; stressed and anxious.
- The harried waiter rushed between tables, trying to keep up with orders.
- The harried mother tried to get three kids ready for school on time.
- He looked harried after working two jobs all week.
verb
- Past tense of harry; to have persistently harassed or annoyed someone.
- Reporters harried the politician with questions as he left the building.
- The constant phone calls harried her until she finally answered.
- The bully harried the new student every day after class.