Fractious and Grumpy

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Fractious

Fractious adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

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Grumpy is a synonym for fractious in peevish topic. In some cases you can use "Grumpy" instead an adjective "Fractious".

Nearby Word: fraction

Grumpy

Grumpy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: a grumpy neighbor whose yard we had long ago learned not to trespass

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Fractious is a synonym for grumpy in bad-tempered topic. You can use "Fractious" instead an adjective "Grumpy", if it concerns topics such as peevish.

Nearby Words: grumble, grumbling, grumpily

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