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1. fractious

adjective. ['ˈfrækʃəs'] unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome.

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Etymology

  • -ous (English)
  • fraction (English)
  • fraccioun (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Fractious

  • ambitious
  • anxious
  • anxious
  • atrocious
  • audacious
  • auspicious
  • capacious
  • capricious
  • cautious
  • ceraceous
  • conscientious
  • conscious
  • contentious
  • crustaceous
  • delicious
  • efficacious
  • expeditious
  • facetious
  • factitious
  • fallacious

How do you pronounce fractious?

Pronounce fractious as ˈfrækʃəs.

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Sentences with fractious


1. Adjective
A fractious cat may be hard to handle and require the help of a seasoned professional.

2. fractious

adjective. ['ˈfrækʃəs'] stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Etymology

  • -ous (English)
  • fraction (English)
  • fraccioun (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. fractious

adjective. ['ˈfrækʃəs'] easily irritated or annoyed.

Etymology

  • -ous (English)
  • fraction (English)
  • fraccioun (Middle English (1100-1500))