fractious
adjective/ˈfrækʃəs/
/ˈfrækʃəs/
(especially British English)- easily upset, especially by small things synonym irritable
- Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
- (formal) making trouble and complaining
- The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
Word Originlate 17th cent.: from fraction, probably on the pattern of the pair faction, factious.
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