ANTSY Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

antsy

adjective

ˈant-sē

Definition of antsy

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 Security was no doubt antsy to call it a night and go home. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Even before the Iran war sent inflation soaring, traders were antsy about an economy with a 260% debt-to-GDP ratio hitting the fiscal gas. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 There was no easing in or getting antsy. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026 When a successful law-graduate cousin announces a plan to open a high-end restaurant in town, Azik’s loftiest dreams are reawakened — but one look at him, with his cauliflower ear and his antsy demeanor, is enough to tell you Azik is not someone for whom dreams readily come true. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for antsy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy

Adjective

Christian is worried about Aaron’s gray jersey sportswear look because the fit will need to be perfect, and then, uh-oh, Aaron sews the bodysuit incorrectly and needs to start again.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The Polymarket spokesperson added that the company is worried about potential duplicative or conflicting compliance requirements that could harm innovation.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

Even Jason notices the guests are fidgety.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
The two go toe-to-toe in power and precision, but the Breville’s intuitive assembly is a massive improvement on the Cuisinart’s notoriously fidgety and fussy locking mechanisms.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

Definition of fidgety

Adjective

Jihyo heard Shenseea on the demo for the song and was excited to contribute her voice alongside hers.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Down the road, Zufferey is excited about using this kind of robot for a range of applications, including monitoring harmful algal blooms, fish stocks, and coastal erosion.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Max is accompanied on his adventures by anxious robot C-3PO AB Sitter, and FX, a magical alien masquerading as a toy who can turn the kid's implausibly impressive sand sculptures into fully functioning robots.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
America’s centennial in 1876 was celebrated with a grand exhibition that projected an image of national unity and inventiveness in the anxious aftermath of civil war and recession.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

Atlanta artist Truett Dietz’s twitchy, colorful, anxiety-laden drawings at Wolfgang Gallery are visions of our brains on internet.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
But the potential for a face-plant remains, especially given the large percentage of shares that will be doled out to retail investors who are, by and large, big Musk fans but also tend to be twitchy.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 June 2026

Definition of twitchy

Adjective

A student of history and avid collector of tapestries, Ormund sees himself as a scholar, as Alicent (Olivia Cooke) describes to Rhaenyra in the fourth episode.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
As an avid cyclist, Huckle liked the 22-mile Marvin Braude Bike Trail from Torrance to Pacific Palisades.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of avid

Adjective

Some nervous observers are going so far as to swear off salads and other raw fruits and vegetables until the outbreak has run its course.

— Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
But Griffin’s recent donation to Moody is not the only indication Republicans could be more nervous about Florida than the Senate races in other bright-red states.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of nervous

Adjective

After nearly losing, in what would have been a Cinderella upset, to a completely unheralded Cabo Verde, Argentina benefitted from questionable refereeing decisions in subsequent victories over Egypt and Switzerland.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Some Carowinds visitors were upset the park did not announce the roller coaster was closed sooner.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

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