seem frantic

Frequency: 7.018.5 per million words

to appear to be in a state of extreme worry or activity

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Examples (10)

  • You seem frantic—take a deep breath and tell me what happened.
  • He seemed frantic on the phone, barely able to explain the issue.
  • Nothing about her emails seems frantic now that the deadline has moved.
  • From a distance, the crowd seemed almost frantic as the gates opened.
  • Do I seem frantic, or am I just talking too fast?
  • The office pace can seem frantic to newcomers during peak season.
  • She didn't seem frantic yesterday, but today she's clearly stressed.
  • It may seem frantic here, yet everything is under control.
  • Their search seemed increasingly frantic as daylight faded.
  • He rarely seems frantic, even when problems pile up.