fractious
adjective | /fractious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control
fractious
adjective | /fractious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMirritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control
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Synonyms
irritableunrulyrestivepetulantcontentious
Antonyms
cooperativeamiableagreeabletractable
Examples
"The fractious child refused to sit still during the ceremony."
"A fractious relationship between departments hampered cooperation."
Mnemonic Trick
Fractious = Fracture + Tact → likely to break harmony; quarrelsome.
Etymology
From Latin fractus “broken.”
used for individuals or groups hard to manage.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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