The difference between Antsy and Fidgety

When used as adjectives, antsy means restless, apprehensive and fidgety, whereas fidgety means having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget.


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  1. Antsy as an adjective:

    restless, apprehensive and fidgety

    Examples:

    "The children were antsy and worried [...].'' – “Rabbit at Rest”, by John Updike"

  1. Fidgety as an adjective:

    Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget.

    Examples:

    "Her mother hated taking her on the plane because she would become fidgety and bother her neighbours."

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