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fretted

 

[ หˆfrษ›tษชd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

anxiety expression

Fretted refers to the act of being worried or anxious. It often implies a constant state of concern about something specific or general. This term is particularly used to depict emotional turmoil or restlessness. The word can also indicate a sense of agitation or unease in one's mind. In some contexts, it portrays a feeling of distress over time.

Synonyms

distress, fuss, worry

Examples of usage

  • She fretted over the exam results all night.
  • He didn't want to fret about the minor details.
  • They fretted when he didn't return home on time.
Context #2 | Adjective

musical term

In music, fretted describes a stringed instrument that has raised ridges along the neck, called frets. These frets create specific pitch intervals when a string is pressed against them. Fretted instruments, like guitars and lutes, provide a visual guide for players to produce accurate notes. This characteristic allows musicians to change pitches effortlessly by pressing down on the strings.

Synonyms

not applicable

Examples of usage

  • He plays a fretted guitar beautifully.
  • The fretted banjo produces a distinct sound.
  • Learning to use a fretted instrument can be challenging yet rewarding.

Translations

Translations of the word "fretted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fretado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefrettet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergelombang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะปะตั‚ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fretowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fretรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trasteado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fretli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ ›๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fretovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fretovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฆๆงฝ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fretan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frettr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fretli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trasteado

Etymology

The term 'fretted' derives from the Middle English word 'fret', which originated from the Old French term 'fretter', meaning to eat away or consume. This etymology reflects the emotional nature of fret, as it encompasses the idea of worry gnawing at one's peace of mind. The musical sense of 'fretted' comes from the practice of marking the neck of stringed instruments with metal strips, allowing players to accurately find notes. The evolution of this word demonstrates a fascinating connection between emotional states and physical instruments, highlighting how language evolves through cultural practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,273, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.