fidgety

Meaning

Unable to keep still or quiet, often due to nervousness, boredom, or impatience.

Examples

• The long wait made the children quite fidgety, constantly asking when they could leave.
• He became fidgety during the boring lecture, shifting in his seat and checking his watch.

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdʒɪti/

Synonyms of fidgety

Words with a similar meaning to fidgety:

• restless
• antsy
• impatient
• jittery

Antonyms of fidgety

Words with the opposite meaning to fidgety:

• calm
• relaxed
• still