Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛtfəlnəs/
noun a state of being worried or anxious
A1 She felt fretfulness when she couldn't find her favorite toy.
A2 His constant fretfulness about the future was starting to affect his relationships.
B1 The mother's fretfulness over her son's safety was evident in her constant reminders to be careful.
B2 Her fretfulness about the upcoming exam was causing her to lose sleep.
C1 Despite his outward calm demeanor, there was an underlying fretfulness in his voice.
C2 The CEO's fretfulness over the company's declining profits was palpable during the board meeting.
adjective fretful
A1 She felt a sense of fretfulness as she waited for her turn.
A2 The child's fretfulness increased as bedtime approached.
B1 His constant fretfulness about the future was causing him unnecessary stress.
B2 The manager's fretfulness was evident as he paced back and forth in the meeting room.
C1 Her fretfulness was a result of the pressure she put on herself to succeed.
C2 The CEO's fretfulness was palpable as he made decisions that would impact the company's future.
formal Her constant fretfulness about the upcoming presentation was evident in her tense demeanor.
informal Don't let your fretfulness ruin the fun of the party.
slang She was in a constant state of fretfulness, always worrying about every little thing.
figurative The dark clouds of fretfulness loomed over her, casting a shadow on her usual sunny disposition.
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