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FRACTIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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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)
recalcitrant16refractory18

Easily irritated or annoyed

Example: "An incorrigibly fractious young man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cranky15irritable11nettlesome12peckish18peevish15pettish12petulant10scratchy18techy13testy8tetchy14

Unpredictably 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."
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Word Game Points

Is FRACTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fractious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
FRACTIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FRACTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fractious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRACTIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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