Definitions

frantic

[fran-tik] / ˈfræn tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

distressed, distracted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated angry delirious distraught frenetic frenzied furious hectic mad overwrought weird

STRONG

distracted distressed

WEAK

at wit's end berserk beside oneself corybantic crazy deranged excited flipped-out fraught freaked-out hot and bothered hot under the collar hyper in a stew in a tizzy insane out of control rabid raging raving shook-up unglued unscrewed unzipped violent weirded out wigged out wild wired worked-up zonkers

Antonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm collected happy normal pleased sane

WEAK

composed docile peaceful tranquil

Example Sentences

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The girl’s disappearance sparked a frantic and widespread 24-hour search.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Now she’s working the tournament at home, where her family, who live in Colorado, will be just a few hours away should there be any frantic last-minute flights to catch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In a frantic start, Ulster thought they got over again when Harry Sheridan went for the line but, in the humid conditions, he lost the ball forward when being tackled as he tried to ground.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Kids were absolutely frantic because they wanted Michigan to be an option, but they didn’t want to apply early decision,” said Tara Dowling, an independent college consultant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Are we over water yet?” frantic Beatrice whispered before they’d had time to turn the horses.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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