fretsome

adj

fretsome

adj

/ˈfrɛtsəm/

Etymology From fret + -some.

1

Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.

  • Durm unfolded his hands, spread them wide. 'To what purpose? Nix, Her Majesty and I are doing all that can be done. He finds other visitors fretsome.' Gar glared. 'You're saying he'd find me fretsome? I am his son, Durm.'2011, Karen Miller, The Innocent Mage:
Related terms
fretful

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