"Fractious" describes someone who is quarrelsome and unruly. It stems from the Latin word "frangere" meaning "to break," which really captures how a cranky friend might separate from the rest of the group over a disagreement.
August 02, 2024
[ frak-shuhs ] adjective
unruly; unwilling to comply
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