fretfulness

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈfretfʊlnɪs/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
fret•ful /ˈfrɛtfəl/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. irritable;
    touchy;
    peevish:a fretful baby.
fret•ful•ly, adv. 

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
fret•ful  (fret′fəl),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. disposed or quick to fret; irritable or peevish.
Also, fret•some  (fret′səm).USA pronunciation 
  • fret1 + -ful 1585–95
fret′ful•ly, adv. 
fret′ful•ness, n. 
    petulant, querulous, impatient, testy.

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