Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fractious
Adjective
/ˈfrakSHəs/
Definition
Irritable and quarrelsome; likely to cause disruption or disagreement.
Examples
- The fractious group struggled to agree on a common plan.
- His fractious behavior in meetings made it difficult for others to collaborate.
- The fractious child was often sent to timeout for arguing with classmates.
Meaning
Fractious describes a person or situation that is easily irritated and often leads to conflict or problems.
Synonyms
- irritable
- grumpy
- quarrelsome
- restive
- contentious
