fretting (Meaning)
fretting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Fret
Synonyms & Antonyms of fretting
Synonyms:
- nervy
- high-strung
- goosey
- jittery
- nervous
- edgy
- skittish
- queazy
- unstrung
- queasy
- uptight
- flighty
- atwitter
- unquiet
- twittered
- aflutter
- freaked-out
- unnerved
- obsessed
- undone
- fluttery
- tense
- het up
- restless
- qualmy
- dithery
- fidgety
- uneasy
- antsy
- hinky
- jumpy
- anxious
- qualmish
- insecure
- ill at ease
Antonyms:
fretting Sentence Examples
- Despite her anxiety, she tried to avoid fretting over the upcoming presentation.
- The incessant fretting had taken a toll on his mental health.
- The slightest anomaly in their plans caused her to fret profusely.
- As the exam drew near, he found it impossible to stop fretting about his grade.
- Her constant fretting had become a self-fulfilling prophecy, making her worries a reality.
- The sound of her fretting pierced the silence of the room, creating an atmosphere of unease.
- The children fretted and paced, unable to contain their excitement for the upcoming party.
- Despite his outward calm, he was inwardly fretting over the potential consequences of his actions.
- The financial instability had her fretting about providing for her family.
- The fretting and worry consumed his thoughts, leaving little room for anything else.
FAQs About the word fretting
of Fret
hesitant,fretful, vexed, apprehensive, stewing, troubled, misgiving, upset, disquieted,bothered
calm, relaxed, collected, cool, nerveless, relaxed, calm, easy, sure, cool
Despite her anxiety, she tried to avoid fretting over the upcoming presentation.
The incessant fretting had taken a toll on his mental health.
The slightest anomaly in their plans caused her to fret profusely.
As the exam drew near, he found it impossible to stop fretting about his grade.
