Fractious

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.

Example Sentences

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

The fractious child refused to listen to his parents.

Synonyms

quarrelsome, irritable, unruly, rebellious, stubborn, troublesome

Entry 1

quarrelsome, irritable, unruly, rebellious

Entry 2

irritable, unruly, stubborn, quarrelsome, troublesome

Antonyms

obedient, cooperative, agreeable, compliant, calm

Entry 1

obedient, cooperative, agreeable, compliant

Entry 2

obedient, calm, cooperative

Collocations

fractious behavior, fractious child, fractious mood, fractious group, fractious debate, become fractious

Entry 1

fractious behavior, fractious child, fractious mood

Entry 2

fractious child, fractious group, fractious debate, become fractious