Fractious
adjective
Irritable and likely to argue or be unhappy.
The child is usually fractious when he has to be in the car for an extended period of time.
Often appears as...
- fractious child
- fractious climate
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Disapproving
adjective
Complicated and difficult to manage.
The fractious politics of the region make it unstable.
Often appears as...
- fractious negotiations
- fractious relationship
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Disapproving
Political
adjective
Likely to cause disruption or disagreement.
A fractious meeting eventually led to heated arguments.
Often appears as...
- fractious debate
- fractious meeting
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Irritable and likely to argue or be unhappy.
The child is usually fractious when he has to be in the car for an extended period of time.
Often appears as...
- fractious child
- fractious climate
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Complicated and difficult to manage.
The fractious politics of the region make it unstable.
Often appears as...
- fractious negotiations
- fractious relationship
Usage tips
Disapproving
Political
adjective
Likely to cause disruption or disagreement.
A fractious meeting eventually led to heated arguments.
Often appears as...
- fractious debate
- fractious meeting
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Trigger
Fractious often describes someone easily upset, especially by small things.
My roommate was fractious after a poor night's sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Use 'fractious' to suggest a negative, grumpy attitude, not just tiredness or hunger.
The fractious toddler threw his toy across the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Bad
'Fractious' doesn't necessarily mean someone is always difficult; it can be temporary.
She gets fractious when her routine is disrupted.
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Trigger
Fractious often describes someone easily upset, especially by small things.
My roommate was fractious after a poor night's sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Use 'fractious' to suggest a negative, grumpy attitude, not just tiredness or hunger.
The fractious toddler threw his toy across the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Bad
'Fractious' doesn't necessarily mean someone is always difficult; it can be temporary.
She gets fractious when her routine is disrupted.
Pro Tip 1/3Mood Trigger
Fractious often describes someone easily upset, especially by small things.
My roommate was fractious after a poor night's sleep.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Tone
Use 'fractious' to suggest a negative, grumpy attitude, not just tiredness or hunger.
The fractious toddler threw his toy across the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Bad
'Fractious' doesn't necessarily mean someone is always difficult; it can be temporary.
She gets fractious when her routine is disrupted.
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Colin Powell: Kids need...
We have to make sure they're ready to be the leaders of this great country of ours, a country that is like no other, a country that amazes me every single day, a country that's fractious. We're always arguing with each other. That's how the system's supposed to work.
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The true power of the...
Reformation czar predicated on fractious discussion internal self-doubt and massive realignment of antiquated business models and at heart both Reformation I think we're asking the questions who's entitled to practice how are they entitled to practice and indeed
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The impact of Simón...
but for all his triumphs bolivars glory did not last unto the grave in time politics in the countries he created grew more fractious the the countries that the the the poet that
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Colin Powell: Kids need...
We have to make sure they're ready to be the leaders of this great country of ours, a country that is like no other, a country that amazes me every single day, a country that's fractious. We're always arguing with each other. That's how the system's supposed to work.
Video examples
The true power of the...
Reformation czar predicated on fractious discussion internal self-doubt and massive realignment of antiquated business models and at heart both Reformation I think we're asking the questions who's entitled to practice how are they entitled to practice and indeed
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The impact of Simón...
but for all his triumphs bolivars glory did not last unto the grave in time politics in the countries he created grew more fractious the the countries that the the the poet that
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Quote examples
Alistair Brownlee
British Athlete
London 2012 was the toughest time in our relationship but also the best. Things could get fractious - we were both competing for gold - but standing next to my brother on the start line for a home Olympics was so special. I remember saying: 'Let's go.
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Pankaj Mishra
Indian Novelist
To Westerners, the students at Tiananmen may have given an impression of a solid and energetic consensus against dictatorship and for democracy, but they were an egotistical and fractious lot, riven by disagreements over tactics and money.
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Alistair Brownlee
British Athlete
London 2012 was the toughest time in our relationship but also the best. Things could get fractious - we were both competing for gold - but standing next to my brother on the start line for a home Olympics was so special. I remember saying: 'Let's go.
Quote examples
Pankaj Mishra
Indian Novelist
To Westerners, the students at Tiananmen may have given an impression of a solid and energetic consensus against dictatorship and for democracy, but they were an egotistical and fractious lot, riven by disagreements over tactics and money.
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