1
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
he was feeling understandably antsy about the tax audit
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as in fidgety
making jerky or restless movements
after a few minutes in the formal restaurant, the kids got antsy
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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
Residents were dismayed by drama unfolding at city hall and antsy for change.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Bertha looks antsy all evening, as Mrs. Astor has still not shown up.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
When delays stack up, luggage gets lost, or unexpected turbulence hits, passengers get antsy—and the more anxious among them may start to dwell on the mortal risk inherent in flying, at least until flight attendants provide fresh beverages.
—Jeff Wise, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
The Cubs president is patiently biding his time as the calendar flips to that magical month of July, when the trade-deadline clock begins counting down and fans start getting antsy about the pitching.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
Bertha looks antsy all evening, as Mrs. Astor has still not shown up.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
When delays stack up, luggage gets lost, or unexpected turbulence hits, passengers get antsy—and the more anxious among them may start to dwell on the mortal risk inherent in flying, at least until flight attendants provide fresh beverages.
—Jeff Wise, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2025
The Cubs president is patiently biding his time as the calendar flips to that magical month of July, when the trade-deadline clock begins counting down and fans start getting antsy about the pitching.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
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But farmers are worried that time is quickly running out to reach a deal in time to sell any of this year’s crop to their biggest customer.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The worried mom immediately booked a flight from Virginia to Colorado, which was an agonizing trip.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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The underground pop of the 2010s used to get so excited about being online, using shrinky-dink artifice to delight in poking fun at a culture that could feel shallow and strange but also organic and endlessly renewable.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last year at this time, fans were excited that the 2025 Grammys looked to be a real horse race, with super-divas Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan all destined to compete in the top categories.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arizonan's are growing anxious as a deal for the federal government shutdown extends into its fourth day.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Amazon’s October Prime Day is days away, but for anxious shoppers who want to get a head start on saving, there are already plenty of deals to score.—
Shalwah Evans,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That could make Wall Street more twitchy when investors are already nervous about the state of the economy and what that means for the potential for cuts to rates.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit’s second episode trades the introductory flash-forward for a classic flashback, set in motion by a slightly less unkempt Vince, now sporting a mullet and handlebar mustache in place of his twitchy Manson look from the present timeline.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ken is among the most avid ruffed grouse hunters in the state.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amongst them is a championship poker player, a former COVID crisis nurse, a single father, and a couple of avid concertgoers.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, Darvish will get to pitch in front of a stadium of screaming, hopeful, nervous Cubs fans.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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If presidents are stars on the stage of world history, vice presidents are nervous understudies hidden away behind the scenes.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dart wasn’t the only Giants rookie to have a substantial impact in the upset victory.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Nudge your kids to make decisions for themselves, even when other people are upset.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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