fidgetiness

noun

Definition of fidgetinessnext
as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements she couldn't stay still before her speech, and by her fidgetiness you could tell that she absolutely dreads speaking in public

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  1. anxiety
  2. worry
  3. unease
  4. nerves
  5. jitteriness
  6. tension
  7. jumpiness
  8. skittishness
Noun
  • The headlines often focus on uber-selective colleges and universities, the lengths students and parents will go to access them, and the parts of the process of applying that evoke the most anxiety.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most dreadful packing pain points is the anxiety of whether everything will actually fit in your suitcase, which, thankfully, my Away Bigger Carry-on has eliminated.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • There have also been growing concerns that AI companies are propping each other up through a web of funding deals, with Nvidia at the heart of those worries.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Those worries came to a head after the May election rout, leading to Starmer’s fall and Burnham’s rise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Wilson, playing Tom’s own version of that unease a few beats earlier, needed only the smallest gesture to register it.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Not Bone, But Nerve That something is the ulnar nerve, one of the three major nerves running down the arm.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Chili introduces capsaicin, which activates nerves responsible for sensing heat rather than taste.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of nerves
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated.
    — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
Definition of jitteriness
Noun
  • As tensions rise with the Sacramento County Office of Education, Sacramento City Unified is pressing ahead with a new fiscal sustainability plan aimed at avoiding insolvency and preserving local control.
    — Chaewon Chung July 30, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Shaw also noted tensions with immigration enforcement crackdowns happening near school campuses.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of tension
Noun
  • Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.
    — Annie Nova,Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Definition of jumpiness
Noun
  • Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
  • Now, with early voting for the March 3 primary set to start next week, the mudslinging in both races is expected to soar, according to insiders with both parties watching with skittishness from Texas and Washington.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of skittishness
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