antsy

adjective

ˈant-sē How to pronounce antsy (audio)
Definition of antsynext
1
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit

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2
as in fidgety
making jerky or restless movements after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy

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3
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest she's been antsy to start what promises to be an exciting new job

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Recent Examples of antsy The Warriors were up 43-23, a plus-nine stint that allowed coach Steve Kerr to stretch Curry’s rest time past seven minutes without Curry or the home crowd getting antsy. — Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 Bad news: Rotten Tomatoes critics got antsy while watching the Anthony Mackie movie, giving it a 52% critics score. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025 As the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, and then again from January to February, new Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough started to get a little bit antsy. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025 As the Palisades transitions into recovery, leaders outlined the next steps in the process for residents who are antsy to begin rebuilding. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for antsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
  1. worried
  2. fidgety
  3. excited
  4. anxious
  5. twitchy
  6. avid
  7. nervous
  8. upset
Adjective
  • The patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.
    — Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about research for the brain-impairing disease being halted, which could impact treatment options and the lives of patients and their families.
    — Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.
    — ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 25 July 2024
  • Karinchak, who is notoriously fidgety on the mound, was charged with a ball on an 0-2 count to the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2023
Definition of fidgety
Adjective
  • So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • How to know when your dog is agitated Identifying an anxious or aggressive dog can be tricky, as negative and positive emotional indicators can often be confused.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of anxious
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  • By mid-January, the player’s sponsors were getting twitchy, keen to know where Salah’s future lay.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • For example, switching the trigger down allows for longer presses, ideal for racing games, while short trigger presses (with less travel time) might be better suited for twitchy action titles.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of twitchy
Adjective
  • El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library.
    — Victoria Ivie, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Young has always been an avid reader, starting from the Scholastic book fairs at her elementary school.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • This causes folks to be nervous, which triggers a lack in consumer confidence.
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The unemployment rate is pretty low at the moment, but under the hood Americans sure are nervous about the job market.
    — Emily Peck, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of nervous
Adjective
  • The Pacers pulled off an upset series win against a then No. 3 seed Bucks in six games last year without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Homero De la Fuente, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • But any lower than that seems like a waste, as, unfortunately, oddsmakers have already priced in some of the potential upset picks.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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