Fractious and Peeved

Fractious

Fractious adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Peeved and fractious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peeved" instead an adjective "Fractious".

Nearby Word: fraction

Peeved

Peeved adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.

Fractious and peeved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fractious" instead an adjective "Peeved".

Nearby Words: peeve, peevish
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