😤Fractious

adjective
/ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

Example Sentences

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

The fractious child refused to listen to his parents.

Synonyms

quarrelsome, irritable, unruly, rebellious, stubborn, troublesome
Entry 1
quarrelsome, irritable, unruly, rebellious
Entry 2
irritable, unruly, stubborn, quarrelsome, troublesome

Antonyms

obedient, cooperative, agreeable, compliant, calm
Entry 1
obedient, cooperative, agreeable, compliant
Entry 2
obedient, calm, cooperative

Collocations

fractious behavior, fractious child, fractious mood, fractious group, fractious debate, become fractious
Entry 1
fractious behavior, fractious child, fractious mood
Entry 2
fractious child, fractious group, fractious debate, become fractious

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