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fretfulness

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˈfrɛtfəlnəs /
    • /ˈfrɛtfʊlnəs /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈfrɛtfəlnəs /

Definition of fretfulness word

  • noun fretfulness The quality of being fretful. 1

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Parts of speech for Fretfulness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fretfulness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for fretfulness

noun fretfulness

  • anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • restlessness — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
  • unease — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
  • worry — to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts; fret.

Antonyms for fretfulness

noun fretfulness

  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
  • advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
  • belief — Belief is a feeling of certainty that something exists, is true, or is good.
  • blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

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