fretful
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fret·ful

adjective \ˈfret-fəl\

Definition of FRETFUL

: disposed to fret : irritable, restless
fret·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
fret·ful·ness noun

Examples of FRETFUL

  1. He fell into a fretful sleep.

First Known Use of FRETFUL

1594

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