Fretted

Pronunciation: /frɛtɪd/

Definitions of fretted

verb Fretted is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'fret'. In this context, it means to feel or express worry, annoyance, or discontent.

Example Sentences

A1 She fretted about forgetting her keys before leaving the house.

A2 The student fretted over the upcoming exam, unsure if they had studied enough.

B1 He fretted about the project deadline, worried he wouldn't finish on time.

B2 The actress fretted over her lines, wanting to make sure she delivered them perfectly.

C1 The CEO fretted about the company's declining profits, strategizing on how to turn it around.

C2 Despite her success, she still fretted about making mistakes and not meeting expectations.

Examples of fretted in a Sentence

formal She fretted over the small details of the project, ensuring everything was perfect.

informal Don't fret about it, I'm sure everything will work out in the end.

slang He was fretting like crazy before the big game, but he ended up playing really well.

figurative The old wooden table fretted under the weight of the heavy books placed on top of it.

Grammatical Forms of fretted

• past tense: fretted
• plural: fretted
• comparative: more fretted
• superlative: most fretted
• present tense: fret
• future tense: will fret
• perfect tense: have fretted
• continuous tense: is fretting
• singular: fretted
• positive degree: fretted
• infinitive: to fret
• gerund: fretting
• participle: fretting

Origin and Evolution of fretted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fretted' originated from the Middle English word 'fretten' which was derived from Old French 'freter' meaning to adorn with fretwork.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe adorning with fretwork, the meaning of 'fretted' evolved over time to also include feelings of worry or agitation, as seen in its modern usage.