1The fractious child refused to eat her dinner and threw her toys across the room.
2Is the new employee being fractious, or is there a real problem with the project schedule?
3He was not fractious by nature, but the long delay at the airport had made him irritable.
4If you were less fractious, you might find it easier to work with your colleagues.
5The fractious atmosphere in the meeting room made it difficult for the team to reach a consensus.