Synonyms of frantic

frantic

adjective

ˈfran-tik 

1

as in agitated

feeling overwhelming fear or worry

the frantic parents were searching all over the fairgrounds for their lost child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agitated
• distraught
• worried
• frightened
• scared
• frenzied
• terrified
• hysterical
• delirious
• upset
• distracted
• anxious
• troubled
• horrified
• alarmed
• distrait
• beside oneself
• nervous
• disturbed
• perturbed
• crazed
• tense
• maniacal
• aghast
• deranged
• demented
• fearful
• spooked
• mad
• wrought (up)
• berserk
• nuclear
• ballistic
• disquieted
• affrighted
• terrorized
• raging
• ranting
• raving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collected
• composed
• calm
• serene
• recollected
• peaceful
• tranquil
• placid
• unhysterical
• self-possessed
• undisturbed
• untroubled
• self-composed
• unperturbed
• cool
• unworried
• self-collected
• unshaken
• self-possessed
• coolheaded

2

as in furious

marked by great and often stressful excitement or activity

the holiday season seems to be moving along at a frantic pace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• furious
• mad
• fierce
• intense
• intensive
• frenzied
• frenetic
• violent
• ferocious
• delirious
• feverish
• rabid
• wild
• excessive
• concentrated
• extreme
• vehement
• undue
• inordinate
• exorbitant
• irrational
• extravagant
• maniacal
• crazed
• lavish
• immoderate
• crazy
• unconscionable
• insane
• demented
• high-pressured
• deranged
• overweening
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• quiet
• peaceful
• reasonable
• serene
• undisturbed
• tranquil
• placid
• moderate
• relaxed
• subdued
• casual
• temperate
• sound
• unperturbed
• untroubled
• sane
• balanced
• low-pressure
• easygoing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frantic

Nonetheless, emphasizing unfounded truths in various frantic phrases won’t gain followers to your point of view. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

The frantic search for survivors has long since yielded to the grim spectacle of excavators clearing ruins. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Thompson's killing set off a frantic multistate manhunt that ended with Mangione's arrest at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days later. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

One man was quick enough to grab his ankle and let out a firm objection, but the foot slipped free from the boot and the houndsman was gone into the tight tunnel full of frantic dogs and furious bear. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026