harried

Thân thiện

A harried office worker searches for a lost document.

Definition

Adjective: - Feeling strained, stressed, or overwhelmed due to persistent demands, pressures, or minor annoyances. Describes a state of being constantly bothered, rushed, or worried, often resulting in a visibly tired or anxious appearance.

Usage and Examples

The adjective "harried" is used to describe a person (or occasionally a group) who appears stressed and busy due to incessant demands.

• The harried waiter rushed between tables, trying to keep up with all the orders.
• She had a harried look on her face as she prepared for the important meeting.
• The harried commuters pushed their way onto the crowded train.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Harried" vs. "Harassed": While often used interchangeably, "harassed" can imply more intentional, severe, or systematic persecution (e.g., legally or in cases of bullying), whereas "harried" more commonly describes the general state of being flustered and pressured by everyday tasks or nuisances.
• Descriptive Use: It is frequently used to modify nouns like , , , , , or , emphasizing their overwhelmed state.

Variants and Related Words

• Harass (verb): To torment or pester someone persistently.
  • The paparazzi would harass the celebrity for photos.
• Harassment (noun): The act of harassing, or the state of being harassed.
  • The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

Synonyms

• Harassed: Troubled, tormented, or pestered.
• Vexed: Irritated, annoyed, or worried.
• Flustered: Agitated or confused.
• Overwhelmed: Burdened with too many things to handle.
• Bespressed: Under a lot of pressure or stress.

Antonyms

• Calm
• Unruffled
• Composed
• Relaxed
• Untroubled

Idiomatic Expressions and Common Phrases

• Harried and hurried: A common alliterative phrase emphasizing both the stressed and rushed state of someone.
  • The holiday season leaves many parents feeling harried and hurried.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
   • harassed working mothers
   • a harried expression
   • her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions
   • the vexed parents of an unruly teenager

Từ đồng nghĩa

• annoyed
• harassed
• pestered
• vexed