fidgety
The word “fidgety” has 3 syllables: fidg-et-y
It's pronounced as /ˈfɪdʒɪti/
What is synonym and antonym for fidgety?
In the thesaurus, “fidgety” has 47 synonyms and 14 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fidgety along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fidgety
- aflutter
- antsy
- anxious
- apprehensive
- dithery
- edgy
- fluttery
- het up
- high-strung
- hung up
- hyper
- impatient
- jerky
- jittery
- jumpy
- nervous
- nervous wreck
- nervy
- on edge
- on pins and needles
- perturbed
- quaking
- quivering
- restive
- restless
- shaking
- shivering
- shivery
- shuddering
- spooked
- spooky
- squirmy
- tense
- trembling
- troubled
- twitchy
- twittery
- uneasy
- unquiet
- unrestful
- up the wall
- upset
- uptight
- wiggly
- wired
- worried
- wriggly
Antonyms for fidgety
Meanings of fidgety
- adjective
- Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.
Example Sentences
- He felt fidgety during the long and boring meeting.
- The child became fidgety after sitting still for too long.
- She grew fidgety while waiting for the results.
- His fidgety behavior made it hard for him to relax.
- I get fidgety when I have nothing to do.
On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fidgety, such as: aflutter, antsy, anxious, apprehensive, calm, collected, composed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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