fretfulness

noun

Definition of fretfulnessnext
as in sulkiness

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  1. irritability
  2. dyspepsia
  3. petulance
Noun
  • Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.
    Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Does the irritability of minor annoyances worsen with age?
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of irritability
Noun
  • In a study of 51 patients with functional dyspepsia, participants who took two daily 540-milligram (mg) ginger supplements (one before lunch and one before dinner) for four weeks had significantly improved symptoms such as fullness after eating, abdominal pain and burning, and heartburn.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
  • These effects can help relieve symptoms such as distention, bloating, pain, and nausea, which are often associated with slow gastric emptying and a condition known as functional dyspepsia (chronic indigestion).
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of dyspepsia
Noun
  • Andrew’s response is more petulance; more younger brother than the adult, aging son of the sovereign.
    Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
  • If Donald Trump figured his usual petulance was going to put new Democratic ticket-topper Kamala Harris on the backfoot, the 78-year old ex-president might want to think again.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 July 2024
Definition of petulance
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