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单词 fidgety
释义

fidgety

adjective

fidg·​ety ˈfi-jə-tē How to pronounce fidgety (audio)
1
: inclined to fidget
2
: making unnecessary fuss : fussy
fidgetiness noun

Synonyms

  • antsy
  • squirmy
  • twitchy
  • wiggly
  • wriggly
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Example Sentences

He grew more fidgety with each passing hour. I get too fidgety to sit after a few minutes in a waiting room.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fidgety

adjective

fidg·​ety ˈfi-jə-tē How to pronounce fidgety (audio)
: nervous and restless

fidgety

adjective

as in twitchy
making jerky or restless movements I get too fidgety to sit after a few minutes in a waiting room

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • twitchy
  • wiggly
  • worried
  • upset
  • squirmy
  • shaking
  • nervous
  • anxious
  • antsy
  • shivering
  • wriggly
  • quivering
  • troubled
  • trembling
  • fluttery
  • tense
  • uptight
  • perturbed
  • jumpy
  • jittery
  • shivery
  • shuddering
  • twittery
  • quaking
  • aflutter
  • restive
  • uneasy
  • dithery
  • unquiet
  • nervy
  • edgy
  • hung up
  • het up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • still
  • motionless
  • calm
  • easy
  • collected
  • cool
  • relaxed
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