Fidgety: meaning, definitions and examples

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fidgety

[ ˈfɪdʒɪti ]

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restless behavior

Characterized by nervous or restless movements or behavior.

Synonyms

antsy, jittery, restless

Examples of usage

She couldn't sit still, her fidgety behavior was distracting.
The fidgety child kept tapping his foot on the floor.

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easily agitated

Easily agitated or impatient, especially when waiting or in a tense situation.

Synonyms

agitated, impatient, restless

Examples of usage

The fidgety student kept checking the clock during the exam.
I could tell he was fidgety with anticipation before the big announcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "fidgety" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquieto

🇮🇳 बेचैन

🇩🇪 unruhig

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 неспокійний

🇵🇱 niespokojny

🇯🇵 そわそわした (sowasowa shita)

🇫🇷 agité

🇪🇸 inquieto

🇹🇷 huzursuz

🇰🇷 안절부절못하는 (anjeolbujeolmotaneun)

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 neklidný

🇸🇰 nepokojný

🇨🇳 烦躁的 (fánzào de)

🇸🇮 nemiren

🇮🇸 órólegur

🇰🇿 мазасыз

🇬🇪 მშფოთვარე

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 inquieto

Word origin

The word 'fidgety' is derived from the verb 'fidget', which originated in the late 17th century. The term 'fidget' originally meant 'to be in a restless state', and 'fidgety' evolved from this to describe someone who exhibits nervous or restless behavior. Over time, the word has come to be commonly used to describe individuals who have difficulty sitting still or staying focused. The term has become particularly relevant in the context of attention-deficit disorders and hyperactivity.