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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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The meaning of FRETFUL is disposed to fret : irritable, restless. How to use fretful in a sentence.
FRETFUL definition: 1. behaving in a way that shows you are unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable: 2. behaving in a way…. Learn more.
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 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.
1. Inclined to be vexed or troubled; peevish. 2. Marked by worry and distress; troublesome: "Of all the fretful stages of human development, adolescence is the most infamous" (David Gelman). fret′ful·ly adv. fret′ful·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective fretful, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A complete guide to the word "FRETFUL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Synonyms for FRETFUL: irritable, anxious, troubled, agitated, worried, nervous, apprehensive, peevish; Antonyms of FRETFUL: amiable, affable, friendly, genial, gregarious, sweet, companionable, sociable.
