Frayedness

Translation of "frayedness" into Russian

Noun

frayedness

frayednesses pl

обтрёпанность

Физический износ ткани, особенно по краям.

The frayedness of the cuffs showed how often the jacket had been worn.

Обтрёпанность манжет показывала, насколько часто носили этот пиджак.

Фигурально: усталость, нервное истощение.

After weeks without rest, the frayedness of her nerves was beginning to show.

После недель без отдыха измотанность её нервов начала проявляться.

Additional translations

Более общее обозначение износа, потертости.

Фигурально: нервное раздражение, вспыльчивость.

Noun

The state or quality of being frayed, especially of a fabric whose threads are worn and loose at the edges.

The frayedness of the cuffs showed how often the jacket had been worn.

Figuratively, a state of strain, fatigue, or irritation.

After weeks without a break, the frayedness of her nerves was beginning to show.