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- Dictionaryfretful/ˈfrɛtf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. feeling or expressing distress or irritation: "the baby was crying with a fretful whimper"
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FRETFUL definition: 1. behaving in a way that shows you are unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable: 2. behaving in a way…. Learn more.
The meaning of FRETFUL is disposed to fret : irritable, restless. How to use fretful in a sentence.
Definitions of fretful. adjective. nervous and unable to relax. “a constant fretful stamping of hooves” synonyms: antsy, fidgety, itchy, twitchy. tense. in or of a state of physical or nervous tension. adjective. habitually complaining. synonyms: querulous, whiney, whiny. complaining, complaintive. expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment.
Fretful definition: disposed or quick to fret; irritable or peevish.. See examples of FRETFUL used in a sentence.
FRETFUL meaning: 1. behaving in a way that shows you are unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable: 2. behaving in a way…. Learn more.
If someone is fretful, they behave in a way that shows that they are worried or unhappy about something. Don't assume your baby automatically needs feeding if she's fretful. Synonyms: irritable , cross , worried , complaining More Synonyms of fretful
Definition of fretful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
