Synonyms of frantically

frantically

adverb

ˈfran-ti-k(ə-)lē 

as in wildly

in a confused and reckless manner

the veterinarian ran frantically from room to room looking for the escaped hamster

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wildly
• desperately
• wild
• uncontrollably
• frenziedly
• frenetically
• hectically
• madly
• amok
• crazily
• agitatedly
• feverishly
• confusedly
• recklessly
• berserk
• harum-scarum
• berserkly
• heedlessly
• aimlessly
• haphazardly
• helter-skelter
• pell-mell
• tumultuously
• turbulently
• wantonly
• riotously
• skittishly
• haywire
• chaotically
• haphazard
• hotheadedly
• topsy-turvy
• hit or miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmly
• coolly
• peacefully
• placidly
• serenely
• unconcernedly
• imperturbably
• composedly
• passively
• systematically
• mildly
• collectedly
• meekly
• methodically
• tamely
• orderly
• self-possessedly
• self-composedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of frantically

Hargitay and her fellow detectives frantically throw around clues Swiftie-style during the first half of the sketch, making absolute reaches to connect unrelated bits of information. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

While robot dance performances and boxing matches get headlines, manufacturers are frantically searching for real-world applications for their tech. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

The roommate approached the Lyft car as the driver frantically tried to drive away, according to the lawsuit. — Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Upstairs in the club’s offices in Soho, central London, Palace’s hierarchy, recruitment team, secretaries and other staff worked frantically under pressure as the 11pm deadline ticked ever closer. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026