fretful

Fretful is a synonym of captious.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and captious

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while captious is (obsolete) that captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.

Fretful is a synonym of waspish.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and waspish

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while waspish is suggestive of the behaviour of a wasp.

Temperamental is a related term of fretful.

As adjectives the difference between temperamental and fretful

is that temperamental is (notcomp) of, related to, or caused by temperament while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

Sullen is a related term of fretful.

As adjectives the difference between sullen and fretful

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Fretful is a related term of intractable.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and intractable

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and distraught

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while distraught is deeply hurt, saddened, or worried; distressed.

Testy is a related term of fretful.

As adjectives the difference between testy and fretful

is that testy is easily annoyed, irritable while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

Touchy is a related term of fretful.

As adjectives the difference between touchy and fretful

is that touchy is (of a situation) extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

Fretful is a related term of intolerant.

As adjectives the difference between fretful and intolerant

is that fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish while intolerant is intolerant; not tolerant.

Cross is a related term of fretful.

As a proper noun cross

is for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

As an adjective fretful is

irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.