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Definition of: fretful
(fret′fəl) adjective
Inclined to fret; peevish; worrying; agitated.
—fret′ful·ly adverb
—fret′·ful·ness noun
—fret·some adjective Synonyms (adj.): complaining, cross, fractious, fretting, impatient, irritable, peevish, pettish, petulant, snappish, snarling, testy, touchy, vexed, waspish, worried, worrying. See RESTIVE. Antonyms: forbearing, genial, gentle, kind, lovely, loving, meek, mild, patient, sweet, uncomplaining.
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