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fretted

[fret-id] / ˈfrɛt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
haggard
Synonyms
STRONG
lean pale skinny spare wan
WEAK
ashen careworn drawn emaciated exhausted faded fagged fatigued gaunt ghastly lank pallid pinched scraggy scrawny shrunken starved thin tired wasted weak wearied worn-down wrinkled
Antonyms
STRONG
colorful fat plump thick
WEAK
fresh healthy hearty strong unworn
ADJECTIVE
hollow-eyed
Synonyms
WEAK
ashen careworn drawn emaciated exhausted faded fagged fatigued gaunt ghastly lank lean pale pallid pinched scraggy scrawny shrunken skinny spare starved thin tired wan wasted weak wearied worn worn-down wrinkled

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The peer group broadly slid as investors fretted over the prospect of higher fuel prices for longer as the war in Iran dragged on.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Scotts’ stock had suffered a month-to-date drop of 14.9% as of March 12 as investors fretted over rising commodities costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Energy stocks were broadly lower in India as investors fretted about profit margins squeezes for marketers and refiners, and the potential threat of inflation shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

"If we storm these walls thousands will die," fretted ancient Lord Estermont, who was the king's grandfather on his mother's side.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin