Fretful and Restive

Fretful

Fretful adjective - Nervous and unable to relax.
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Synonyms for Fretful

Restive is a synonym for fretful in distressed topic. In some cases you can use "Restive" instead an adjective "Fretful".

Nearby Words: fret, fretfully

Restive

Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Fretful is a synonym for restive in impatient topic. Sometimes you can use "Fretful" instead an adjective "Restive", if it concerns topics such as restless.

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