fractiously
/ˈfrækʃəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows irritation or bad temper; irritably.
- He fractiously snapped at his sister for borrowing his pen.
- She fractiously complained about the slow internet connection.
- The baby cried fractiously all through the car ride.
- In a way that is difficult to control or manage; rebelliously.
- The dog acted fractiously, pulling on its leash and barking at every passerby.
- The crowd behaved fractiously, pushing against the barriers.
- The students fractiously refused to follow the substitute teacher's instructions.