fretful

Definition of fretful

Adjectives

nervous and unable to relax
"a constant fretful stamping of hooves"
Synonyms:
antsy, fidgety, itchy
tense
in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
habitually complaining
Synonyms:
querulous, whiney, whiny
complaining, complaintive
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

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John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath »(137 words)
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Words that contain fretful

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