fretful
[ fret-fuhl ]
adjective
disposed or quick to fret; irritable or peevish.
Origin of fretful
1- Also fret·some [fret-suhm]. /ˈfrɛt səm/.
Other words for fretful
Other words from fretful
- fret·ful·ly, adverb
- fret·ful·ness, noun
- un·fret·ful, adjective
- un·fret·ful·ly, adverb
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How to use fretful in a sentence
These may be but the childish fretfulnesses engendered of fatigue, and that a good night's rest will sweep away.
Doctor Cupid | Rhoda Broughton
British Dictionary definitions for fretful
fretful
/ (ˈfrɛtfʊl) /
adjective
peevish, irritable, or upset
Derived forms of fretful
- fretfully, adverb
- fretfulness, noun
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