Associations to the word «Fretful»

Wiktionary

FRETFUL, adjective. Irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish
FRETFUL, adjective. Unable to relax; fidgety or restless

Dictionary definition

FRETFUL, adjective. Nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child".
FRETFUL, adjective. Habitually complaining; "a whiny child".

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