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FRETFULNESS

\fɹˈɛtfə͡lnəs], \fɹˈɛtfə‍lnəs], \f_ɹ_ˈɛ_t_f_əl_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of FRETFULNESS

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an irritable petulant feeling

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an irritable petulant feeling

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Ill-humour; peevishness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State of being fretful; peevishness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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