fretsome

English

Etymology

From fret +‎ -some.

Pronunciation

• enPR: frĕt'səm, IPA^(key): /ˈfrɛtsəm/
• Rhymes: -ɛtsəm
• Hyphenation: fret‧some

Adjective

fretsome (comparative more fretsome, superlative most fretsome)

1. Characterised or marked by fretting or fretfulness; fidgety, restless.
   • 2011, Karen Miller, The Innocent Mage:

     Durm unfolded his hands, spread them wide. 'To what purpose? Nix, Her Majesty and I are doing all that can be done. He finds other visitors fretsome.' Gar glared. 'You're saying he'd find me fretsome? I am his son, Durm.'

Related terms

• fretful

Anagrams

• forestem