Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fretting
verb
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of constantly worrying or being anxious about something.
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.
Meaning
Fretting refers to the state of being anxious or overly concerned about something that may not be worth the stress or worry.
Synonyms
- worrying
- fuss
- agonizing
- perturbing
- brood
