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/
Korean meaning: 짜증을 잘 내고 다루기 어려운; 다투기를 좋아하는
Korean pronunciation: **프랙**셔스
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
A fractious child throws food during dinner at the restaurant
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The fractious child makes everyone nauseous, while parents stay cautious!
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Origin
From Latin 'frangere' meaning 'to break or shatter.' The word evolved to describe someone whose difficult behavior tends to 'break' harmony or relationships.
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“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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