frantic
gb/fɹˈæntɪk/ us/fɹˈæntɪk/
B2
Inglês
~ 6800
kétségbeesett, pánikba esik, eszeveszett, kapkodó, őrjöngő, féktelen, tomboló
B2
1
pánikba esik
B1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is frantic (with/about [something])
When she couldn’t find her son in the crowd, she became frantic with worry.
Amikor nem találta a fiát a tömegben, kétségbeesett az aggodalomtól.
He was frantic after realizing he had lost his passport at the airport.
Pánikba esett, amikor rájött, hogy elvesztette az útlevelét a repülőtéren.
The dog’s owner was nearly frantic by the time the vet finally called.
I was frantic, calling every hospital to see if she was there.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She was frantic when her child did not come home.
Kétségbeesett, amikor a gyereke nem jött haza.
He grew frantic with worry after the phone went silent.
Egyre jobban kétségbeesett az aggodalomtól, miután elnémult a vonal.
My mother gets frantic if I do not answer her messages.
The parents were frantic when they heard about the accident.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "frantic" for mild worry (e.g., "I was frantic about my exam" for normal stress). In English, "frantic" is quite strong and suggests extreme anxiety or panic, not just being a bit nervous.
Significado
extremely worried and agitated
Colocações
frantic with worry
|become frantic
|almost frantic
|frantic parents
|frantic cries
|frantic calls
Sinónimos
panicked (Focuses more on sudden fear, while "frantic" can last longer and feel more chaotic.)
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desperate (Suggests having no good options left; "frantic" adds a sense of emotional chaos.)
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hysterical (Stronger and often suggests loss of control in a dramatic way; can sound more negative than "frantic".)
Antónimos
calm (Describes someone who is relaxed and not anxious, the direct opposite of "frantic" in this sense.)
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composed (Emphasizes controlled emotions and steady behavior, unlike the loss of control in being frantic.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very, very worried, scared, or upset, and unable to stay calm.
Extremely anxious, upset, or panicked, so that it is hard to remain calm or think clearly.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
frantic [activity/action] (to [do something])
There was a frantic search for survivors after the building collapsed.
Az épület összeomlását követően kétségbeesetten kutattak a túlélők után.
I spent the morning in a frantic rush, trying to meet the deadline.
Az egész délelőttöm eszeveszett rohanással telt, hogy tartani tudjam a határidőt.
Despite her frantic efforts to fix the mistake, the email had already been sent.
Emergency crews worked at a frantic pace throughout the night.
Exemplos para aprendentes
We made a frantic search for the missing keys.
Kétségbeesetten kerestük az eltűnt kulcsokat.
He sent several frantic emails to his boss before the meeting.
A megbeszélés előtt több kétségbeesett e-mailt is küldött a főnökének.
They worked at a frantic pace to finish the project on time.
After the alarm, there was frantic activity in the office.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse "frantic" with simply "fast" or "busy". However, a frantic action is not just quick; it feels stressed, urgent, and often disorganized. Saying "a frantic bus service" is odd; better is "a fast" or "frequent" service. Use "frantic" mainly with actions caused by worry or urgency, like "frantic search", "frantic efforts".
Significado
extremely hurried, chaotic activity
Colocações
a frantic search
|frantic efforts
|frantic attempts
|frantic activity
|frantic rush
|at a frantic pace
Sinónimos
hectic (Busy and fast-paced, but "frantic" adds more stress and lack of control.)
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feverish (Suggests intense, nervous activity; somewhat more literary than "frantic".)
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frenzied (Very similar, but can sound a bit stronger and more violent than "frantic".)
Antónimos
orderly (Describes activity that is controlled and well organized, unlike frantic activity.)
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unhurried (Emphasizes a slow, relaxed speed, the opposite of frantic speed.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very fast and busy, without calm or clear order, often because of stress or little time.
Done in a very fast, urgent, and often disorganized way, usually because of fear, stress, or lack of time.
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
frantic [reaction/activity]
The band walked on stage to frantic applause from the crowd.
A zenekar a közönség tomboló tapsa közepette lépett színpadra.
Fans were in a frantic rush to get closer to the superstar.
A rajongók őrjöngve tolongtak, hogy közelebb kerüljenek a szupersztárhoz.
The nightclub was full of frantic dancing until early morning.
There were frantic scenes in the stadium after the winning goal.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The team received frantic applause after the game.
A meccs után őrjöngő taps fogadta a csapatot.
People were frantic with excitement when the singer arrived.
Az emberek magukon kívül voltak az izgalomtól, amikor az énekes megérkezett.
There was frantic dancing at the party.
The crowd became frantic when their team scored.
Erro comum:
Learners often think "frantic" must always involve fear or worry. In this sense, it can also describe very strong, wild excitement, often in crowds or performances, as in "frantic applause" or "frantic dancing".
Significado
intensely excited and wild
Colocações
frantic applause
|frantic cheering
|frantic dancing
|frantic scenes
|frantic crowd
|frantic excitement
Sinónimos
wild (General word for uncontrolled or very excited; "frantic" suggests extreme emotional intensity.)
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feverish (Can describe highly excited activity; often slightly more formal or literary.)
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ecstatic (Focuses on extreme happiness or joy; "frantic" focuses more on intensity and lack of control.)
Antónimos
subdued (Describes quiet, controlled, or reduced excitement, opposite to frantic energy.)
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restrained (Emphasizes controlled expression of feelings, unlike the wildness of something frantic.)
Temas
emotions
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Very strong and wild, full of excited energy and hard to control.
Wildly intense or excited in a way that seems out of control, sometimes from strong emotion rather than fear.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
frantic
IPA
GB/fɹˈæntɪk/
US/fɹˈæntɪk/
Sílabas e acento
frantic (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (frantic)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: frantic
Família de palavras
Core family
frantically
adverb B2
Related words
frenzy
noun B2
frenzied
adjective
Advanced or less common
frenetic
adjective
frenetically
adverb
Expressões
a frantic search
1/ə fɹˈæntɪk sˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
very urgent, chaotic search
A very fast and stressed search for something, often because it may be dangerous or very important.
Exemplos
- There was a frantic search for survivors after the accident.
- We began a frantic search for the missing passport an hour before the flight.
- Neighbors joined in a frantic search for the lost child.
drive someone frantic
1/dɹˈaɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn fɹˈæntɪk/
idiom
make someone extremely anxious or crazy
To make someone feel extremely worried, upset, or annoyed, so that they feel they are losing control.
Exemplos
- The constant noise from the construction site is driving me frantic.
- Her son’s late nights were driving her frantic with worry.
- The lack of clear information drove staff frantic during the crisis.
frantic activity
1/fɹˈæntɪk æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
very busy, chaotic activity
A lot of fast, stressed action happening at the same time, often without much order.
Exemplos
- There was frantic activity in the kitchen before the guests arrived.
- The office was full of frantic activity after the system went down.
- In the final minutes of the game, there was frantic activity near the goal.
frantic attempts
1/fɹˈæntɪk ətˈɛmpts/
fixed phrase
very urgent, anxious efforts
Many quick and stressed efforts to do something, usually because you are afraid of what will happen if you fail.
Exemplos
- Despite frantic attempts to save the company, it finally closed.
- There were frantic attempts to reach her by phone before the meeting.
- His frantic attempts to fix the problem only made it worse.
frantic efforts
1/fɹˈæntɪk ˈɛfɚts/
fixed phrase
very intense, stressed efforts
Very strong and busy efforts to do something, with a lot of stress and urgency.
Exemplos
- Her frantic efforts to meet the deadline finally paid off.
- Frantic efforts were made to contact the pilot.
- The team made frantic efforts to repair the damage before the storm worsened.
frantic pace
1/fɹˈæntɪk pˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
extremely fast, stressful speed
A way of working or living that is very fast and stressful, with little rest or calm.
Exemplos
- She found it hard to keep up with the frantic pace of life in the city.
- The project moved forward at a frantic pace in the final week.
- Modern offices often work at a frantic pace from morning to night.
frantic phone calls
1/fɹˈæntɪk fˈoʊn kˈɔlz/
fixed phrase
very anxious, urgent calls
Phone calls made quickly and repeatedly because the caller is very worried or in a hurry.
Exemplos
- I woke up to several frantic phone calls from my sister.
- There were frantic phone calls between managers as the crisis grew.
- Parents made frantic phone calls to the school after hearing the news.
frantic with worry
1/fɹˈæntɪk wˈɪθ wˈɚi/
fixed phrase
extremely anxious and upset
Very, very worried about something, so that you cannot stay calm.
Exemplos
- By the time the doctor arrived, the parents were frantic with worry.
- She was frantic with worry when her husband didn’t come home.
- I was frantic with worry after seeing the news about the earthquake.
go frantic
1/ɡˈoʊ fɹˈæntɪk/
idiom
become extremely anxious or wild
To suddenly become very worried, scared, or wildly excited, and lose calm.
Exemplos
- The crowd went frantic when the band finally appeared.
- Parents went frantic when they heard the school might close early.
- She went frantic after she realized her bag had been stolen.