fretful

adjective
UK: /ˈfret.fəl/
US: /ˈfret.fəl/

  1. Anxious and irritable; inclined to worry or complain.

    1. The baby was fretful all night.
    2. The long journey made the children fretful and restless, constantly asking 'Are we there yet?'

  2. Caused by or showing worry.

    1. She had a fretful expression on her face.
    2. His fretful sighs revealed the depth of his concerns about the upcoming presentation and its impact.

Synonyms

anxious uneasy restless worried irritable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fretful" in English means: Anxious and irritable; inclined to worry or complain., Caused by or showing worry..

The phonetic transcription of "fretful" is /ˈfret.fəl/ in British English and /ˈfret.fəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fretful": anxious, uneasy, restless, worried, irritable.

Example usage of "fretful": "The baby was fretful all night.". More examples on the page.