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Meaning of fidgety
The primary meaning of the word "fidgety" refers to feeling or showing unease or restlessness, often characterized by an inability to remain still.
Etymology of fidgety
The word "fidgety" has its roots in the verb "fidget," which originated in the mid-17th century, likely as a frequentative form of "fidge," an earlier term meaning "to move restlessly" or "to twitch." The term "fidge" is possibly related to the Old English word "ficgan," meaning "to move quickly" or "to hasten."
Synonyms
restless
anxious
uneasy
nervous
high-strung
jittery
jumpy
on edge
skittish
fussy
impatient
agitated
apprehensive
twitchy
trembly
quivery
shifty
squirrelly
apprehensive
tense
uptight
wrought up
hyper
overwrought
frantic
frenzied
frenetic
feverish
hysterical
irritable
testy
cranky
touchy
peevish
petulant
querulous
complaining
fretful
fractious
refractory
obstinate
stubborn
uncooperative
contrary
intractable
unmanageable
unruly
wayward
headstrong
willful.
Definitions
- (Of a person) having or showing a feeling of agitation or restlessness, typically characterized by an inability to remain still.
- (Of a thing) unstable or unpredictable in its movement or behavior.
Usage Examples
- The child was fidgety during the long car ride, constantly asking "are we there yet?"
- After drinking too much coffee, she became fidgety and had trouble concentrating on her work.
- The fidgety atmosphere in the waiting room made it difficult for patients to relax.