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Fretful

//ˈfɹɛtfəl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Given to fretting.; Unable to relax: fidgety; restless; worried; anxious.
  2. 2
    Given to fretting.; Irritable; bad-tempered; grumpy; peevish.

    "Near-synonyms: fractious, petulant, waspish, impatient, angry, annoyed"

Adjective
  1. 1
    habitually complaining wordnet
  2. 2
    nervous and unable to relax wordnet

Etymology

From fret + -ful.

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