English Explanatory Dictionary

fretful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Given to fretting.
  2. Unable to relax: fidgety; restless; worried; anxious.
  3. Irritable; bad-tempered; grumpy; peevish.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹɛtfəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-fretful.wav

Word forms

fretful more fretful most fretful fretfull

Etymology

From fret + -ful.

Synonyms

fractious petulant waspish impatient angry annoyed

Antonyms

calm meek patient forbearing contented resigned uncomplaining

Derived words

fretfully fretfulness unfretful
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