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fretfulness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fretfulness has 1 sense
  1. irritability, crossness, fretfulness, fussiness, peevishness, petulance, choler - an irritable petulant feeling
    --1 is a kind of ill humor, ill humour, distemper
    --1 has particulars: testiness, touchiness, tetchiness; pet

Definitions from the Web

fretfulness

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

A state of being easily agitated, restless, or prone to worry.

Examples:

  • Her constant fretfulness made it difficult for her to relax and enjoy herself.
  • The baby's fretfulness kept the parents awake all night.

Synonyms:

  • Worry
  • Agitation
  • Restlessness
  • Anxiety
  • Perturbation

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