Fretting

Synonyms of fretting

• agonizing
• stressing
• worrying

Antonyms of fretting

• calming
• relaxing
• unconcerned

Collocations of fretting

fretting about

Frequency: 80 %

She was constantly fretting about her upcoming exams.

fretting over

Frequency: 70 %

He was fretting over the presentation he had to give at work.

fretting anxiously

Frequency: 60 %

She was fretting anxiously about the outcome of the job interview.

fretting nervously

Frequency: 50 %

He was fretting nervously as he waited for the test results.

Idiomatic Expressions for fretting

• Phrase: fretting away
  Meaning: to waste time or energy on worrying
  Usage: Instead of fretting away the afternoon, try to focus on something positive.