Antonyms for fretfulness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fret-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfrɛt fəl

Definition of fretfulness

Origin : 1590s, from fret (v.) + -ful. Related: Fretfully.

As in nerves : noun extreme anxiety
As in restlessness : noun constant motion; discontent
As in temper : noun angriness; bad mood
As in testiness : noun irritability
As in care : noun personal interest, concern
As in chagrin : noun displeasure
As in inquietude : noun restlessness
As in irascibility : noun temper
As in irascibleness : noun temper
As in restiveness : noun restlessness
As in short fuse : noun temper
As in tetchiness : noun temper
As in unease : noun restlessness
As in unease : noun anxiety
As in discontent : noun dissatisfaction
As in disquiet : noun worry; mental upset
As in dissatisfaction : noun discontent, unhappiness
As in anxiety : noun worry, tension
As in impatience : noun inability, unwillingness to wait

Example sentences :

No fretfulness about trifles disfigures the calm serenity of his features.
Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever

And he walked impatiently to and fro, like a caged animal in fretfulness.
Extract from : « A Rent In A Cloud » by Charles James Lever

Much colic and fretfulness may be avoided if baby is kept warm.
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

Thrush is evidenced by fretfulness or crying on attempting to nurse.
Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler

She watched critically to see whether the cigar-light was puffed in fretfulness.
Extract from : « Vittoria, Complete » by George Meredith

"Marcia, you're dreadfully late, as usual," a touch of fretfulness in her voice.
Extract from : « The Silver Butterfly » by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow

With the fretfulness of disease, he refused to share in her satisfaction.
Extract from : « Self-control » by Mary Brunton

His fretfulness vanished; he became calm and cool and collected.
Extract from : « Miser Farebrother (vol 2 of 3) » by Benjamin Leopold Farjeon

But he had misread the symptoms, and had misread also the fretfulness of her impatience.
Extract from : « Marion Fay » by Anthony Trollope

All their weariness and fretfulness and tumbles and aches are poured into her lap.
Extract from : « A New Atmosphere » by Gail Hamilton

Synonyms for fretfulness

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