Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

at-your-wits-end

idiom
/æt jʊər wɪts ɛnd/
Definition
In a state of anxiety and confusion due to inability to solve a problem.
Examples
  • After trying to fix the computer for hours, I was at my wits’ end.
  • She felt at her wits’ end trying to manage her busy schedule.
Meaning
Feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to think clearly because of stress or frustration.
Synonyms
  • frustrated
  • at a loss
  • perplexed
  • confounded