Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Fractious

• (a.) Apt to break out into a passion; apt to scold; cross; snappish; ugly; unruly; as, a fractious man; a fractious horse.

Synonyms of Fractious

• Refractory
• Recalcitrant
• Cranky
• Irritable
• Nettlesome
• Peevish
• Peckish
• Pettish
• Petulant
• Scratchy
• Testy
• Tetchy
• Techy

Antonyms of Fractious

Homophones of Fractious