Antonyms of adj fretful

2 senses of fretful

Sense 1
antsy, fidgety, fretful, itchy -- (nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child")

INDIRECT (VIA tense) -> relaxed -- (without strain or anxiety; "gave the impression of being quite relaxed"; "a relaxed and informal discussion")

Sense 2
fretful, querulous, whiney, whiny -- (habitually complaining; "a whiny child")

INDIRECT (VIA complaining) -> uncomplaining -- (not complaining; "uncomplaining courage")

Similarity of adj fretful

2 senses of fretful

Sense 1
antsy, fidgety, fretful, itchy -- (nervous and unable to relax; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "a restless child")
       => tense (vs. relaxed) -- (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)

Sense 2
fretful, querulous, whiney, whiny -- (habitually complaining; "a whiny child")
       => complaining (prenominal) (vs. uncomplaining), complaintive -- (expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining boss")

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