FRACTIOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Fractious.
How to pronounce fractious:
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Fractious - as an adjective satellite
Stubbornly resistant to authority or control
Example: "A fractious animal that would not submit to the harness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recalcitrantrefractoryEasily irritated or annoyed
Example: "An incorrigibly fractious young man"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crankyirritablenettlesomepeckishpeevishpettishpetulantscratchytechytestytetchyUnpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome
Example: "Rockets were much too fractious to be tested near thickly populated areas"
Fractious - as an adjective
Given to troublemaking.
Irritable; argumentative; quarrelsome.
Example Sentences
"The fractious child threw a tantrum when his toy broke."
"The fractious debate descended into shouting matches."
"The fractious team argued amongst themselves instead of working together."
"The fractious crowd grew unruly and started throwing objects."
"The fractious horse refused to be saddled and bucked off its rider."
Word Game Points
Is FRACTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fractious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRACTIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is FRACTIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fractious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRACTIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is FRACTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fractious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRACTIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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