as in frustrated
bothered by many problems or worries; very worried or anxious
An overbooked flight only added to the exasperation of the harried travelers.
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Recent Examples of harried
Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
To take just one example from this year’s crop: Live-Action Short nominee The After stars David Oyelowo as a harried businessman trying to enjoy a day out in London with his family.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2024
Take the growing needs of harried doctors and nurses.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That said, Beatty’s portrayal of the harried, discursive, libidinous George is irresistible even without context, as is the performance given by a young Goldie Hawn, who illuminates every frame—and perfectly counteracts Beatty—with blonde California light, and a heart-melting, downy innocence.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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If so, director/co-screenwriter Jason Reitman’s harried fictional account gives you an inkling on the time-ticking chaos of that night.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
To take just one example from this year’s crop: Live-Action Short nominee The After stars David Oyelowo as a harried businessman trying to enjoy a day out in London with his family.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2024
Take the growing needs of harried doctors and nurses.
—Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
That said, Beatty’s portrayal of the harried, discursive, libidinous George is irresistible even without context, as is the performance given by a young Goldie Hawn, who illuminates every frame—and perfectly counteracts Beatty—with blonde California light, and a heart-melting, downy innocence.
—Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harried
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This relationship and flexibility can be trade-offs for a borrower who is frustrated dealing with large legacy banking organizations.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That message had worn thin weeks ago with frustrated USC faithful, but Riley went back to it Saturday.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Willis will have to outsmart a Vikings defense that has harassed its opponents enough to rank, as gauged by advanced stats, as the league’s best.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Why some Democrats are annoyed: Some Democrats have expressed frustration over the Harris campaign’s messaging, especially on the economy.Cate Martel, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Purnell plays Rhiannon Lewis, a bored, annoyed, average woman who struggles at work and in romance.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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The bans follow an onslaught of viral TikTok memes showing exasperated teens re-creating slipping on Crocs and tripping in their school hallways—a trend even Crocs acknowledged on the social media platform.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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The mighty Roosevelt Johnson pulls a dual role as the exasperated ghost of Pap and the despicable Uncle Rev.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
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Considering this troubled young woman’s history, your husband has made a big mistake by fostering her dependence on him.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There’s always a possibility that, in these troubled times, escapist blockbusters like Wicked, Gladiator II, and Dune: Part Two will find favor with a demoralized and weary audience.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin in just ten seconds, this serum offers rapid relief from redness and discomfort.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, one of you is a night owl who stays up looking at their phone, while the other is a light sleeper who gets irritated at the blue light in their face.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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He was beloved by people as much as he was reviled by people.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
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The city was also home to Father Charles Coughlin, a Catholic priest who reviled Jews and spread antisemitic rhetoric during his radio show – which at its height was heard by perhaps 40 million people.Robert Gudmestad, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But his future was in question after the party suffered its worst election defeat in more than a decade, losing support from voters angry about corruption scandals and the rising cost of living.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Harried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harried. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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