frayed Synonyms

frayed Meaning

Wordnet

frayed (s)

worn away or tattered along the edges

Webster

frayed (imp. & p. p.)

of Fray

frayed Sentence Examples

  1. The frayed edges of the old tapestry hinted at its once-intricate design.
  2. Her nerves were frayed after the intense negotiations.
  3. The frayed laces of her shoes posed a tripping hazard.
  4. The intense heat had frayed the fabric, leaving gaping holes.
  5. Years of neglect had frayed the paint on the once-vibrant mural.
  6. The frayed electrical cords posed a safety risk to the building's occupants.
  7. The frayed rug added a touch of vintage charm to the bohemian-inspired living room.
  8. The frayed rope bridge creaked ominously under their weight.
  9. The frayed bonds between the family members were evident in their strained interactions.
  10. The frayed threads of the tapestry represented the unraveling of a once-close relationship.

FAQs About the word frayed

worn away or tattered along the edgesof Fray

faded,tattered, ragged, seedy,shabby, raggedy, decrepit, dingy, lacerated, worn-out

unused, brand-new, brand-new, new,unused, new, spic-and-span, spick-and-span, spic-and-span,spick-and-span

The frayed edges of the old tapestry hinted at its once-intricate design.

Her nerves were frayed after the intense negotiations.

The frayed laces of her shoes posed a tripping hazard.

The intense heat had frayed the fabric, leaving gaping holes.