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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
At Villa Valencia, the three penthouses — including an entire top-floor unit marketed at a price of $15 million — were either unsold, unfinished or both, preventing Kapoor from paying out antsy investors.
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Eventually, a marshal told the carolers that security was getting antsy, at which point the group moved on, Brown told The Bee later.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The longer this thing drags out, the more antsy the front office will become by necessity.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Both potential deals remain in limbo, and executives are getting antsy.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
Eventually, a marshal told the carolers that security was getting antsy, at which point the group moved on, Brown told The Bee later.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 2025
The longer this thing drags out, the more antsy the front office will become by necessity.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Both potential deals remain in limbo, and executives are getting antsy.
—Lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antsy
Adjective
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Udoiwod was worried how his athleticism would bounce back this season.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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In the play, W is worried about the environmental impact of yet another human on the planet.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Scherzinger glowed with an excited expression, her arms raised again in the air.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Clayton’s and Josephson’s hands, though, the fawn response becomes something more pliable, less a sign of acute threat than a broadly anxious orientation to the world.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Instrumentally, these musicians seem to apply the twitchy snare rhythms of jerk rap to sequences of sound effects and sidechained bass that swallows everything.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
17 Dec. 2025
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Other performances, like Lowden’s egotistical failson and Fearn’s twitchy brother, come off too broadly even for Brooks’s stylized tone.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But beyond the timeless hits, the strong-willed and self-confident Arcángel has become an avid supporter of next-gen stars including Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Feid, Grupo Frontera, Maria Becerra and Carrión.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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The couple, both avid backpackers and hikers, trained for nine months in Sacramento, California, for the chilly climb.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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But now there's a new robo-tech in town, and my Roadie 3 is looking very nervous indeed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Tigers, previously 0-9 all-time at Rupp Arena, took advantage of a struggling Kentucky Wildcats squad for a 73-68 upset win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Antsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antsy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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