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fidgety Synonyms

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• adjective (Context 1)

Inclined to fidget; restless, uneasy, or unable to remain still, typically due to boredom, impatience, or nervousness.

Usage Example

"The young children grew increasingly restless during the two-hour graduation ceremony."

Strongest
restless
antsy
Strong
jumpy
jittery
twitchy
restive
uneasy
edgy
skittish
nervous

Opposites of fidgety

The opposite of fidgety shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

still
calm
relaxed
composed
placid
serene
unruffled
collected
See all opposites of fidgety

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fidgety. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fidgety
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