fretful

Example Sentences

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Oliver is used to hospitals, but is fretful, and wriggles as the research nurse slowly injects the treatment, about a cup full, into a catheter in his chest.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Hoover and his aides became progressively more fretful about the settlement at Anacostia Flats, especially when its organizers began to talk about making it permanent.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024

“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

He was too tense to sleep, even if the telephone could be silenced—too fretful and frustrated.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote