entnervt
Translation
exasperated, unnerved, frazzled, drained
Examples
Nach dem langen Tag war sie völlig entnervt.
After the long day, she was completely frazzled.
Er gab entnervt auf.
He gave up, exasperated.
Grammar Patterns
to be exasperated to be exasperated She was totally exasperated after work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: genervt (annoyed), gereizt (irritated), erschöpft (exhausted); Antonyms: entspannt (relaxed), gelassen (calm)
Etymology
From 'ent-' (removal of) + 'Nerv' (nerve) + '-t' (past participle ending). Literally 'de-nerved' or having one's nerves removed.
Memory Tips
Picture someone whose nerves ('Nerv') have been taken out ('ent-'), leaving them completely drained and exasperated.