1. plural of fretfulness; the quality or state of being fretful; irritability or restlessness
Usage: typically used in formal or academic contexts; abstract noun referring to multiple instances or manifestations of fretful behavior

Examples

• The fretfulnesses of the infants made it difficult for the caregivers to maintain their patience.
• Her various fretfulnesses throughout the day suggested she was anxious about the upcoming exam.
• The doctor noted that the patient's fretfulnesses had decreased after starting the new medication.
• Despite their fretfulnesses, the children eventually settled down for bedtime.
• The fretfulnesses displayed by the team members indicated underlying tension about the project deadline.