fractious
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adjective \ˈfrak-shəs\Definition of FRACTIOUS
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: tending to be troublesome : unruly <a fractious crowd>
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- The fractious crowd grew violent.
Origin of FRACTIOUS
fraction (discord) + -ous
First Known Use: 1714
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