Frayed (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective

worn to loose, raveled threads or fibers at the outer surface, edge, or end: I wouldn’t trust that frayed rope to hold anybody’s weight.She hid her hands in the frayed sleeves of her bathrobe.
strained, taxed, or weakened by constant stress; frazzled: We're going to have a lot of frayed relationships coming out of this crisis.Candlelight and soft music can soothe frayed nerves after a rough day.

verb