fractious
adjective
refractory or unruly.
fractiously
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a word derived from
fractious.
Example Sentences
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The ultimate goal of the legislation is to establish uniform national regulations and independent oversight in a sport that is fractiously governed and notorious for conflicts of interests.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2020
And also debuting over the weekend weekend was Jason Kohn’s psychology-rich Showtime documentary “Love Means Zero,” about the influential and controversial coach Nick Bollettieri, who fractiously mentored Andre Agassi and scores of other champions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2017
Of course, compared to this sort of company, Ethan Couch is a mere piker—heir to a Sunbelt sheet-metal fortune, son of fractiously divorced-and-remarried parents, inept master of disguise.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 31, 2015
That the literalistic critiques of historians and witnesses can co-exist — fractiously, but ultimately usefully — with the kind of inspiration, beauty and transformative power that the very best cinema such as “Selma” can provide.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2015
"What should they do at Heartburg?" she fractiously asked.
From Verner's Pride by Mrs. Henry Wood
