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fractiously

fractiously
Adverb

This adverb describes a specific type of irritability that is physically manifested as restlessness or agitation. It is most frequently used to describe the behavior of children or people in high-stress waiting situations, where the frustration is visible through fidgeting, complaining, or an inability to remain still.

In terms of register, it is a sophisticated, literary term. While a casual speaker would use "grumpily" or "impatiently," a writer uses "fractiously" to convey a sense of brittle tension and an imminent loss of self-control.

Meanings

Adverbfractiously

In a manner that is irritable, grumpy, or easily excited, often characterized by restlessness or a lack of patience.

The toddler waited fractiously in the dentist's office, kicking his legs and whining.

Examples

The toddler shifted fractiously in his car seat during the long drive.

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The toddler shifted fractiously in his car seat during the long drive.

School Life

Stop tapping your pen so fractiously or you will drive me crazy.

The delegates waited fractiously for the announcement of the treaty.

History

The delegates waited fractiously for the announcement of the treaty.

I cannot believe he is acting so fractiously just because the meeting was delayed.

Office

I cannot believe he is acting so fractiously just because the meeting was delayed.

The captive prince paced fractiously within the confines of the tower.

Fantasy

The captive prince paced fractiously within the confines of the tower.

Why are you breathing so fractiously? Just relax and tell me what happened.

none

Why are you breathing so fractiously? Just relax and tell me what happened.

She sighed fractiously and checked her watch for the tenth time in five minutes.

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She sighed fractiously and checked her watch for the tenth time in five minutes.

The crowd murmured fractiously as the curtain failed to rise on time.

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The crowd murmured fractiously as the curtain failed to rise on time.

He responded fractiously to the criticism, snapping at everyone in the room.

Office

He responded fractiously to the criticismsnapping at everyone in the room.

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