fretfulness
noun
Examples of fretful in a Sentence
He fell into a fretful sleep.
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Joe Biden and his presidential campaign continued to try to assuage fretful donors following the president’s dismal performance at the debate on Thursday.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2024
Overall, the results point to a world that is, despite its manifold woes, more happy than fretful.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 June 2024
Kounalakis would very much like to be California’s next governor, and her fretful appearance in the 30-second spot is very much a part of her strategy to make that happen in November 2026.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
As the fretful Pisces Moon meets up with apprehensive Saturn, sticking with what’s known might seem safer.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2024
Overall, the results point to a world that is, despite its manifold woes, more happy than fretful.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 June 2024
Kounalakis would very much like to be California’s next governor, and her fretful appearance in the 30-second spot is very much a part of her strategy to make that happen in November 2026.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
As the fretful Pisces Moon meets up with apprehensive Saturn, sticking with what’s known might seem safer.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 May 2024
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“Fretful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fretful. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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