CEFR B2

antsy

adjective

Meaning

Restless, impatient, or fidgety, often due to anticipation, nervousness, or boredom.

Examples

  • The children grew antsy waiting for the ice cream truck to arrive.
  • She felt antsy before her job interview, pacing back and forth in the waiting room.

Synonyms: restless, impatient, fidgety, jittery