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Flurried

usgb/ˈflɜːrid/Volume
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Emotional StatePlay
Indicates a person is overwhelmed, often due to too many tasks at once. SlideAnna was flurried with all her deadlines approaching.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Usually implies stress or trouble, not a positive hurried state. SlideThe flurried waiter dropped a plate.
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Metaphorical UsePlay
Can describe a situation, not just a person's feelings. SlideThe stock market's flurried trades created chaos.