Definition of Frayed

worn out; torn

Examples of Frayed in a sentence

The rope became frayed after the dogs chewed on it.  🔊

Once I untied the string, I noticed the end became frayed after the many times it was tied and untied.  🔊

After witnessing a terrible car accident, my nerves were frayed while driving back home.  🔊

Looking at the frayed edges of my shirt, I knew I would have to buy a new one after having worn it for ten years.  🔊

The edges of the frayed baby blanket was apparent that the baby was cutting teeth and used the blanket as a teething toy.  🔊

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