The difference between Fidgety and Fretful

When used as adjectives, fidgety means having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget, whereas fretful means irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.


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  1. Fidgety as an adjective:

    Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget.

    Examples:

    "Her mother hated taking her on the plane because she would become fidgety and bother her neighbours."

  1. Fretful as an adjective:

    Irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

  2. Fretful as an adjective:

    Unable to relax; fidgety or restless.

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