frantic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfræntɪk/

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Adjective

Positive frantic

Comparative more frantic

Superlative most frantic

1. If someone is frantic, they are very worried or upset, often because of fear or stress.
   • Synonyms: anxious and distraught
   • Antonyms: calm and composed

   She was frantic when she couldn't find her child in the store.

2. If something is done in a frantic way, it is done quickly and with a lot of energy, often in a disorganized way.
   • Synonyms: hurried and hectic

   There was a frantic search for the missing keys.

Related words

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