fretted

[ fret-id ]

adjective

1. ornamented or provided with frets: fret:

   a fretted molding.

fretted

/ ˈfrɛtɪd /

adjective

1. ornamented with angular designs or frets
2. decorated with fretwork

Other Words From

• un·fretted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fretted¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; fret ², -ed ²

Example Sentences

A friend proudly told me about her daughter coming out while in junior high school, and then fretted for the future of all her kids.

From Salon

“Do you think she’s gonna win?” fretted a woman who said she has long supported the GOP before issuing a warning over the publication of her name: “If you use it, I will kill you.”

From Los Angeles Times

While the Mark Taper Forum, Pasadena Playhouse and the Geffen Playhouse fretted about the taste of their least adventurous subscribers, Rogue Machine reminded us that theater is most alive when misbehaving.

From Los Angeles Times

Sadly and predictably, a lot of the parents fretted about school shootings and the need for kids to be able to let their parents know they’re safe.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet Carter fretted over the possibility of taking back land the VA doesn’t need or wouldn’t use.

From Los Angeles Times