fretful

• Qualifie une personne qui éprouve de l'anxiété, de l'inquiétude ou de l'irritation, souvent à propos de détails ou de motifs mineurs. Peut aussi décrire un enfant ou un animal agité, geignard ou difficile.

Describes someone who is anxious, worried, or irritable, often about small or trivial matters.

1. Anxious or worriedB2formal

   Feeling or showing distress, irritation, or unease.

   anxieux, inquiet

   • The baby was fretful and couldn't sleep.
   • She became fretful about the upcoming exam.
   • His fretful behavior made everyone nervous.

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousdistressedrestlesstroubleduneasyupsetworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedcontentpeacefulrelaxedserene

2. Restless or agitatedB2formal

   Unable to stay calm or still due to worry or impatience.

   agité, nerveux

   • The dog was fretful during the thunderstorm.
   • He grew fretful waiting for the delayed flight.
   • The children were fretful after being cooped up inside all day.

   Synonymesagitatedanxiousfidgetynervousrestlessuneasyworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedpeacefulplacidrelaxedserene