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fretfulness Synonyms

Another word for fretfulness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being irritable, restless, discontented, or visibly distressed by minor worries or discomfort.

Usage Example

"The infant's sudden irritability was the first sign of an ear infection."

Strongest
irritability
restlessness
Strong
peevishness
querulousness
fractiousness
uneasiness
petulance
testiness
edginess

Opposites of fretfulness

The opposite of fretfulness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calmness
placidity
serenity
contentment
composure
tranquility
equanimity
See all opposites of fretfulness

• Nearby Words

fretboard
fretful
fretfully
fretfulness
fretless
friar
friarbird

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fretfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fretfulness
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