Definition

In a way that is easily irritated or prone to quarrels; often used to describe someone who is difficult to manage or control.

Example

The fractiously behaved child made it hard for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

Conversation

I noticed you were talking to him pretty fractiously earlier.

Yeah, I was just frustrated with how he was handling things.

I get that; it can be tough to keep calm in those moments.

Exactly, sometimes it's hard not to react fractiously.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fractiously → It is formed from "fract" (from Latin "frangere", meaning to break) and the suffix "-ious" (meaning full of or characterized by). The word "fractiously" describes a state of being full of breaks or disruptions, often referring to a quarrelsome or irritable nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'breaking' ('fract') to remember that 'fractiously' means being full of disruptions or irritability.

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