Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - frantic

~ adj 1 extremely hurried and using a lot of energy but not very organized  (I couldn't understand her frantic signalling. | frantic activity/search/rush etc)  (Before the game there was a frantic rush to get the last few seats.) 2 extremely worried and frightened about a situation, so that you cannot control your feelings  (A frantic note had crept into Jane's voice. | get/become/grow frantic)  (There was still no news of Jill, and her parents were getting frantic. | frantic with worry/grief etc)  (Your mother's been frantic with worry wondering where you've been.) - frantically adv  (- see also frenetic)