fractious
Pronunciation: [ˈfrak.ʧəs]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The fractious toddler finally calmed down when given a toy to play with.
Example
She was not fractious at all; she smiled and played nicely with everyone.
Example
Why was the baby so fractious during the car ride?
Context: "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.
Example
The fractious committee finally reached a decision after much debate.
Example
The committee was very cooperative and never fractious during the meetings.
Example
How can we help this fractious group work better together?
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