Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fretting
verb
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
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Definition
The act of constantly worrying or being anxious about something.
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Examples
- She was fretting over the small details of the event.
- He couldn’t help fretting about his exam results.
- Instead of fretting, she decided to take action and solve the problem.
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Meaning
Fretting refers to the state of being anxious or overly concerned about something that may not be worth the stress or worry.
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Synonyms
- worrying
- fuss
- agonizing
- perturbing
- brood