fidgety

[ fij-i-tee ]

adjective

1. restless; impatient; uneasy.
2. nervously and excessively fussy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fidgety¹

fidget + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Last year, nonetheless, presented new obstacles — both physically with Vesia’s mechanics, and mentally with the introduction of the pitch clock, forcing Vesia to streamline his fidgety, high-energy presence on the rubber.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a pleasing calm to her delivery that stands out in a scene of fidgety hams.

From New York Times

This year, impatient as ever for winter to end, I decided to skip my usual routine of fidgety calendar watching and see if I couldn’t do something to hasten spring’s arrival.

From New York Times

As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you, different materials make different noises when you hit them.

From Science Daily

Mr Goddard referred her to a police statement she gave in 2020 in which she said Mr Packer was "unsettled, nervous, fidgety and hopping from foot to foot."

From BBC

Related Words

• apprehensive
• impatient
• jittery
• jumpy
• restless
• uneasy