Definition of fretful Fretful

/fɹɛˈtfʌl/ - [fretful] - fret•ful

We found 6 definitions of fretful from 4 different sources.

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What does fretful mean?

WordNet

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Adjective

fretful, fretfuller, fretfullest

fretful - habitually complaining; "a whiny child"
  querulous, whiney, whiny
  complaining, complaintive expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining boss"
fretful - nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child"
  antsy, fidgety, itchy
  tense taut or rigid; stretched tight; "tense piano strings"
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  • fretful (a.)
    Disposed to fret; ill-humored; peevish; angry; in a state of vexation; as, a fretful temper.

Part of speech

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  • fretful, adjective.

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