fretful

Example Sentences

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Be fretful, be anxious, be a quivering wreck about what might be in America, but keep perspective, too.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

With their heavy eyebrows and square jaws, they look like a fretful phalanx of Martin Scorseses reluctantly conceding that the movie is pretty fun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

“People are fretful of bringing children to the museum,” she said.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Few, the ever fretful coach, seemed pleased not only to be spared the weight of expectations, but also in the knowledge that his team has blossomed as the regular season draws to a close.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

A few minutes later, Poppy woke up and made fretful noises, and Lina gave her the last of the peas in Doon’s pack.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau