fractious
Aussprache: [ˈfrak.ʧəs]
Wort
Kontext: „behavior“
(adjective) when someone is easily annoyed or angry. If a child is fractious, they might complain a lot or not want to follow rules.
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The fractious toddler finally calmed down when given a toy to play with.
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She was not fractious at all; she smiled and played nicely with everyone.
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Why was the baby so fractious during the car ride?
Kontext: „group dynamics“
(adjective) when a group of people is hard to manage or control because they are often upset or disagree with each other. If a team is fractious, they might argue a lot and have trouble working together.
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The fractious committee finally reached a decision after much debate.
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The committee was very cooperative and never fractious during the meetings.
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How can we help this fractious group work better together?
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