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fractious

adjective C2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control or unruly

In context

01

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

02

The fractious child refused to listen to his parents.

Synonyms

quarrelsome,irritable,unruly

Antonyms

cooperative,compliant,calm

Collocations

fractious child,fractious mood,fractious relationship

Sources

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