fretfully

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière inquiète, agitée ou irritable ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec une nervosité, une agitation ou une excitation visibles.

An adverb meaning "in a worried, anxious, or irritable manner." It describes actions performed with visible distress, nervousness, or agitation.

1. In a worried or anxious mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that shows worry, irritation, or nervousness.

   de manière inquiète

   • She paced fretfully around the room while waiting for the news.
   • The child looked fretfully at the closed door.
   • He spoke fretfully about the upcoming exam.

   Synonymesanxiouslynervouslyrestlesslyuneasilyworriedly

   Antonymescalmlycomposedlycontentedlypeacefullyplacidlyserenely