fractious — easily annoyed and difficult to deal with; quarrelsome
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily annoyed and difficult to deal with; quarrelsome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrækʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The fractious cat hissed at everyone except its owner.
- After three cups of coffee, Jake became fractious and argued with his coffee mug.
- The fractious committee meeting lasted six hours with no decisions made.
fractious
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrækʃəs/]
easily annoyed and difficult to deal with; quarrelsome
The fractious toddlers turned the daycare into total chaos before nap time.
The fractious child makes everyone nauseous, while parents stay cautious!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'frangere' meaning 'to break or shatter.' The word evolved to describe someone whose difficult behavior tends to 'break' harmony or relationships.
Breakdown
fract- (broken, from Latin frangere) + -ious (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fractious cat hissed at everyone except its owner.”
“After three cups of coffee, Jake became fractious and argued with his coffee mug.”
“The fractious committee meeting lasted six hours with no decisions made.”
“My fractious printer refuses to work unless I say 'please' three times.”
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