fractious

• Descreve uma pessoa que se irrita facilmente, tem mau gênio ou é difícil de controlar; também pode se referir a algo inquieto, rebelde ou de difícil manejo.

Describes someone who is easily irritated, bad-tempered, or difficult to control.

1. Irritable or bad-temperedC1formal

   Easily annoyed or made angry; tending to be in a bad mood.

   Irritadiço

   • The fractious child refused to eat his vegetables.
   • She became fractious after a long day of work.
   • The fractious crowd grew increasingly restless.

   Sinônimoscholericcrankycrossgrouchygrumpyirasciblepeevishpetulantsnappishspleneticsurlytesty

   Antônimosagreeableamiablecheerfulgenialgood-naturedpleasant

2. Hard to control or manageC1formal

   Difficult to handle or manage; unruly.

   Indisciplinado

   • The fractious horse refused to be saddled.
   • The fractious committee members could not agree on a decision.
   • Managing a fractious team requires patience and skill.

   Sinônimosdisobedientheadstrongintractablerecalcitrantrefractoryrestiveunmanageableunrulywayward

   Antônimosamenablecompliantcooperativedocilemanageableobedienttractable