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fretted

[/ˈfretɪd/]
adjective/verb (past tense)
preocupado, irritado, desgastado
1. Worried, anxious, or agitated about something
She felt fretted about the upcoming exam.
Ela se sentia preocupada com o próximo exame.
2. Worn or eroded by friction or constant rubbing
The fretted rope showed signs of wear.
A corda desgastada mostrava sinais de uso.
3. Decorated with interlaced or ornamental patterns (architectural/design term)
The fretted ceiling displayed intricate woodwork.
O teto decorado com padrões exibia carpintaria intrincada.
4. Having frets (on a musical instrument)
A fretted guitar allows for precise note placement.
Um violão com trastes permite um posicionamento preciso das notas.
Synonyms
worriedanxiousagitatedwornerodedornate
Antonyms
calmrelaxedunwornsmoothplain

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preocupado, irritado
Common usage for emotional state
Portugal
preocupado, desassossegado
More formal expression of worry
São Paulo
estressado, preocupado
More contemporary colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fretted away
fretted over something
get fretted
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