fractious child

Frequency: 5.00.5 per million words

describes a child who is irritable and quarrelsome

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Examples (10)

  • The toddler was a notoriously fractious child after skipping his nap.
  • She can be a fractious child on long car rides, but snacks help.
  • Teachers learned how to calm the fractious child during group activities.
  • Why is he such a fractious child whenever routines change?
  • With clear boundaries, even a fractious child can thrive at home.
  • The counselor described him as a fractious child reacting to stress.
  • Don't label her a fractious child without understanding the triggers.
  • As a toddler, I was a fractious child, easily upset by noise.
  • A patient caregiver can transform a fractious child into a curious learner.
  • Bedtime often turns any tired kid into a fractious child.