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Jittery vs Fretful - What's the difference?

jittery | fretful |

As adjectives the difference between jittery and fretful

is that jittery is nervy, jumpy, on edge while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

jittery

English

Adjective

(er)
  • nervy, jumpy, on edge
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    fretful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * fretfull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish
  • * 1909:
    • It was another cry, but not quite like the one she had heard last night; it was only a short one, a fretful , childish whine muffled by passing through walls.
  • unable to relax; fidgety or restless

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