Fretful

usgb/ˈfretfl/
adjective

Feeling or expressing discomfort and irritation.

She was in a fretful mood because of the traffic delay.
Visual representation of "fretful" - Feeling or expressing discomfort and irritation.

Often appears as...

  • fretful mood
  • fretful child
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Negative Emotion

Use 'fretful' when someone's mood is negatively affected by discomfort.

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The baby’s continuous crying indicated he was feeling fretful.
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Mild Irritation

'Fretful' often suggests a less intense, but noticeable, level of irritation or unease.

Illustration for Mild Irritation
Awaiting the results, the teacher noticed the fretful whispers among the students.
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Temporary State

'Fretful' describes a temporary state, not necessarily a person's overall character.

Illustration for Temporary State
Kevin is usually calm, but he's fretful today due to his exam.
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