Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Fretting.
Fretting - as a noun
Agitation resulting from active worry
Example: "Don't get in a stew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lather9stew7sweat8swither13An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Example: "There was a simple fret at the top of the walls"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greek fretgreek keykey patternA small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
Fretting - as a verb
Worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example: "Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuss7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worry11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be agitated or irritated
Example: "Don't fret over these small details"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worry11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Example: "Fret a guitar"
Cause annoyance in
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Example: "The injustice rankled her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat intograte6rankle10Decorate with an interlaced design
Be too tight; rub or press
Example: "This neckband is choking the cat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14gag5Example Sentences
"Her constant fretting about the future was causing her unnecessary stress."
"The incessant fretting over every little detail was driving him crazy."
"His fretting over the presentation was a clear sign of his nervousness."
"The constant fretting and worry was taking a toll on her health."
"I could sense her fretting and anxiety about the upcoming exam."
Word Game Points
Is FRETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fretting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRETTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is FRETTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fretting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRETTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is FRETTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fretting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRETTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
