"frantic" meaning in English

See frantic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈfræntɪk/ Audio: en-us-frantic.ogg [US] Forms: frantic [positive], more frantic [comparative], most frantic [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone is frantic, they are very worried or upset, often because of fear or stress. Synonyms: anxious, distraught
    Sense id: simple-frantic-en-adj-YZOWvYip
  2. If something is done in a frantic way, it is done quickly and with a lot of energy, often in a disorganized way. Synonyms: hurried, hectic
    Sense id: simple-frantic-en-adj-cLN2ykor
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          "text": "She was frantic when she couldn't find her child in the store."
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          "text": "There was a frantic search for the missing keys."
        }
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