Synonyms for fretful

Adjective

1. fidgety, fretful, itchy, restless, unquiet (vs. quiet)

usage: unable to relax or be still; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "itchy for excitement"; "a restless child"

2. fretful, querulous, whiney, whining(prenominal), whiny, complaining(prenominal) (vs. uncomplaining), complaintive

usage: habitually complaining; "a whining child"