fractious
intermediateB2/ˈfræk.ʃəs/ · frac-tious
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
Meanings
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
چڑچڑا اور لڑائی کرنے والا؛ قابو پانا مشکل.
بدمزاج
badmazaaj
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- fractious behavior
- fractious child
- fractious relationship
Example Sentences
The fractious debate in the meeting led to a breakdown in discussions.
میٹنگ میں بدمزاج بحث نے گفتگو میں دراڑ ڈال دی.
Meeting mein badmazaaj behas ne guftagu mein darar daal di.
Her fractious attitude made it difficult for the team to work together.
اُس کا بدمزاج رویہ ٹیم کے لئے ایک ساتھ کام کرنا مشکل بناتا ہے.
Us ka badmazaaj rawaya team ke liye aik saath kaam karna mushkil banata hai.
The fractious negotiations lasted for weeks without any agreement.
بدمزاج مذاکرات کئی ہفتوں تک بغیر کسی معاہدے کے جاری رہے.
Badmazaaj muzakarat kai hafton tak baghair kisi muahida ke jari rahe.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'fractious' as 'friction' among people, leading to disputes.
Imagine a group of people in a heated argument, causing tension.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کی بدمزاجیوں میں جوش و خروش ہے، پر دل میں ایک سکھ کا کاشانہ بھی ہے۔
Zindagi ki badmazaajiyon mein josh o kharosh hai, Par dil mein aik sukh ka kashana bhi hai.
In the irritability of life, there is excitement, But there is also a home of peace in the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چڑچڑوں سے بچو، وہ ہمیشہ مصیبت لاتے ہیں۔
Chirchiron se bacho, woh hamesha museebat late hain.
Avoid the fractious, they always bring trouble.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fractiosus" — inclined to break
First known use: 19th century
The term 'fractious' originates from the Latin word 'fractiosus', which means 'broken', reflecting a tendency to be irritable or difficult. It became part of the English lexicon in the 19th century.