Harried — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈher-ēd/ har·ried

Meaning & Definition of Harried

Harried (adjective)

  1. beset by problems, harassed

Harried (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. bothered by many problems or worries; very worried or anxious

    "An overbooked flight only added to the exasperation of the harried travelers."

    similar: badgered, bedeviled, frustrated, haggled, harassed, hassled, inconvenienced, persecuted, pestered, pinpricked, plagued, provoked, tested, tormented, tortured, tried, aggravated, annoyed, bothered, exasperated, galled, irked, irritated, narked (British), peeved, put out, scunnered (chiefly Scottish), teed off, vexed, displeased, distressed, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, upset, angered, angry, indignant, inflamed, infuriated, irate, ireful, mad, outraged, rankled, riled, roiled, shirty (chiefly British), sore, steaming, bristly, cross, disapproving, huffy, piqued, resentful, bearish, bilious, cantankerous, choleric, churlish, crabby, cranky, dyspeptic, fretful, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, ill-humored, irascible, irritable, peevish, petulant, snappish, snuffy, testy, touchy
    opposite: delighted, pleased, content, happy, satisfied, calm, pacific, peaceable, placid, serene, tranquil

Harried (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in looted, sacked

    similar: despoiled, forayed, looted, marauded, pillaged, plundered, sacked, stripped, destroyed, devastated, ravaged, ruined, scourged, annihilated, desolated, eradicated, expunged, extinguished, extirpated, nuked, obliterated, rubbed out, shattered, smashed, totaled, vaporized, wasted, wiped out, wracked, wrecked, decimated, mowed, demolished, razed, crushed, overpowered, overran, overthrew, overwhelmed
    opposite: reconditioned, recovered, redeemed, rehabilitated, restored, fixed, mended, patched, repaired, revamped

  2. as in scolded, berated

    similar: berated, harangued, harassed, reviled, scolded, whipped, abused, assailed, attacked, bashed, belabored, blasted, castigated, excoriated, jumped (on), lambasted, potshot, savaged, scathed, slammed, trashed, vituperated, blasphemed, cursed, execrated, imprecated, profaned, affronted, insulted, slurred, aspersed, bad-mouthed, belittled, blackguarded, disparaged, put down, libeled, slandered, traduced, vilified, chastised, chid, criticized, laced (into), rebuked, reprimanded, fulminated, lashed (out)
    opposite: acclaimed, commended, complimented, hailed, lauded, praised

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Harried

The most common words with a similar meaning to Harried:

British: narked
Chiefly Scottish: scunnered
Chiefly British: shirty
badgered, bedeviled, frustrated, haggled, harassed, hassled, inconvenienced, persecuted, pestered, pinpricked, plagued, provoked, tested, tormented, tortured, tried, aggravated, annoyed, bothered, exasperated, galled, irked, irritated, peeved, put out, teed off, vexed, displeased, distressed, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, upset, angered, angry, indignant, inflamed, infuriated, irate, ireful

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Harried

Words with the opposite meaning of Harried:

delighted, pleased, content, happy, satisfied, calm, pacific, peaceable, placid, serene, tranquil, reconditioned, recovered, redeemed, rehabilitated, restored, fixed, mended, patched, repaired, revamped, acclaimed, commended, complimented, hailed, lauded, praised

Origin & Etymology of Harried

from past participle of harry

First known use: 1609

Frequently Asked Questions about Harried

What does "Harried" mean?

"Harried" means beset by problems, harassed. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: beset by problems, harassed. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Harried"?

Other words for "Harried" include badgered, bedeviled, frustrated, haggled, harassed, hassled, inconvenienced and persecuted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Harried" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Harried"?

There are 163 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Harried". Common alternatives include badgered, bedeviled, frustrated, haggled, harassed, hassled, inconvenienced, persecuted, pestered and pinpricked.

What is the opposite of "Harried"?

Antonyms of "Harried" include delighted, pleased, content, happy, satisfied, calm, pacific and peaceable.

How do you use "Harried" in a sentence?

Examples of "Harried" in a sentence: "An overbooked flight only added to the exasperation of the harried travelers.".

Is "Harried" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Harried" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Harried"?

"Harried" is pronounced /ˈher-ēd/ and divided into syllables as har·ried.

What is the origin of the word "Harried"?

"Harried" comes from from past participle of harry. First known use: 1609.