Harried Meaning in English
word · lemma: harry
ˈhɛɹid
HAIR-id
hˈæɹɪd
HARR-id
Definition
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed because of constant demands or trouble; often described as being busy and under a lot of pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Formal to semi-formal, often used in writing, especially to describe people overwhelmed by tasks or responsibilities. Common with terms like 'harried mother', 'harried employee'. Less common in casual speech; 'stressed out' is more informal.
Spanish: acosado - agobiadoPortuguese (BR): assoberbado - atribuladoPortuguese (PT): assoberbado - atribuladoChinese (Simplified): 焦虑的 - 忙乱的Chinese (Traditional): 焦慮的 - 忙亂的Hindi: परेशान - दबावग्रस्तArabic: مُثْقَل - مُرهَقBengali: চাপাগ্রস্ত - উদ্বিগ্নRussian: загнанный - измученныйJapanese: 多忙な - 追い詰められたVietnamese: bị căng thẳng - bị quá tảiKorean: 지친 - 몹시 바쁜Turkish: bunalmış - telaşlıUrdu: پریشان - اضطرابیIndonesian: terburu-buru - tertekan
Example Sentences
The harried teacher tried to answer every student's question.
basic
She looked harried after a long day at work.
basic
A harried parent tried to calm his crying baby.
basic
I've never seen you so harried—is everything okay?
natural
Between work and home, he always feels harried these days.
natural
The harried look on her face said it all.
natural