fretful

Adjective Satellite

• nervous and unable to relax
  • "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"
• habitually complaining

Adj

• Given to fretting.
• Unable to relax: fidgety; restless; worried; anxious.
• Given to fretting.
• Irritable; bad-tempered; grumpy; peevish.

Adjective

• Inclined to fret; feeling or showing worry or irritation.

Examples

• His fretful opponent tapped their fingers impatiently, waiting for a move.

Synonyms

antsy, fidgety, itchy, querulous, whiney, whiny

Antonyms

calm, contented, forbearing, meek, patient, resigned, uncomplaining

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