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BNC: 24953 COCA: 27793

fretful

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
fretful /ˈfrɛtfəl/ adjective
fretful
/ˈfrɛtfəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of FRETFUL
[more fretful; most fretful]
: upset and worried烦躁的
: not relaxing or restful紧张不安的

— fretfully

adverb

— fretfulness

noun [noncount]
BNC: 24953 COCA: 27793

fretful

adjective

fret·​ful ˈfret-fəl How to pronounce fretful (audio)
: disposed to fret : irritable, restless
fretfully adverb
fretfulness noun

Example Sentences

He fell into a fretful sleep.
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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fretful was in 1594
BNC: 24953 COCA: 27793

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