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fidgety
This term describes a state of physical restlessness that often mirrors an internal psychological tension. It captures the specific sensation of being unable to settle into a posture of stillness, where the body manifests anxiety or boredom through repetitive, small-scale motions. While similar to restless, it specifically emphasizes the twitchy, erratic nature of the movement rather than a general inability to sleep or stay in one place.
In social contexts, the word often carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, suggesting a lack of discipline or a failure to maintain decorum in formal settings. It is frequently used to describe children or people under high stress, evoking an image of shifting weight, tapping fingers, or bouncing legs.
Meanings
Examples
Stop being so fidgety and just sit still for five minutes.
The students became fidgety as the clock ticked toward the end of the period.
I always get fidgety during long flights when I cannot move around.
He looked fidgety while waiting for the interview results.
Why am I so fidgety today? I cannot stop tapping my pen.
The suspect grew increasingly fidgety under the detective's intense questioning.
She has a fidgety habit of twisting her ring whenever she is nervous.
The child was too fidgety to stay in the pew during the entire service.