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fretting

FREH-tihng

Fretting (noun) means Constant worrying or anxious complaining. Example: “Her fretting over the weather ruined the picnic before it even started.”

noun
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Constant worrying or anxious complaining.
"Her fretting over the weather ruined the picnic before it even started."

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In plain EnglishThe act of worrying, often needlessly or repeatedly.

Word forms

frettings plural

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What does “fretting” mean?

The word “fretting” means constant worrying or anxious complaining. In plain terms, the act of worrying, often needlessly or repeatedly.

How do you pronounce “fretting”?

“Fretting” is pronounced FREH-tihng (/ˈfɹɛtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “fretting” in a sentence?

Here is “fretting” used in a sentence: “Her fretting over the weather ruined the picnic before it even started.”

What part of speech is “fretting”?

“Fretting” is a noun.

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