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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'.


SIMPLE

She felt harassed by the constant phone calls.

CONTEXTUAL

The customer felt harassed by the sales assistant who followed her around the store.

COMPLEX

He felt harassed by the relentless media scrutiny, which left him anxious and unable to focus on his work.

Synonyms
Origin

From harass + -ed.

Usage

Often used predicatively; can also be used attributively (e.g., 'a harassed look').

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