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fretfulness

[fret-fuhl]

Origin

adjective

disposed or quick to fret; irritable or peevish.

Also, fret·some

[fret-suhm] .

Origin:
1585–95; fret¹ + -ful

Related forms

fret·ful·ly, adverb

fret·ful·ness, noun

un·fret·ful, adjective

un·fret·ful·ly, adverb

Synonyms
petulant, querulous, impatient, testy.

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fretful (ˈfrɛtfʊl)

—*adj*
	peevish, irritable, or upset

'fretfully

—*adv*

'fretfulness

—n

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Word Origin & History

fretful

1590s, from fret (v.) + -ful. Related: Fretfully.

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