harassed
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //hɝˈæst// UK //həɹˈæst// ha·rassed
adj. feeling worried, upset, or annoyed because someone is bothering you. You use this when someone keeps asking you questions or making demands.
adj. feeling distressed, annoyed, or worried due to persistent pressure or unwanted attention. Typically used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel', 'look', or 'seem'.
She felt harassed by the constant phone calls.
The customer felt harassed by the sales assistant who followed her around the store.
He felt harassed by the relentless media scrutiny, which left him anxious and unable to focus on his work.
From harass + -ed.
Usage
Often used predicatively; can also be used attributively (e.g., 'a harassed look').