TWITCHY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

twitchy

adjective

ˈtwi-chē

Definition of twitchy

as in fidgety

making jerky or restless movements examining the twitchy little poodle was a challenge for the vet

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Recent Examples of twitchy And this person is a twitchy young woman with a gorgeous mop of hair. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 29 May 2026 For the uninitiated, the show features three slick-headed, silent, slightly twitchy Blue Men who communicate through music and movement. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026 Stock prices moved in the opposite direction of oil prices, which have been twitchy because of uncertainty about how long the Iran war will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and prevent oil tankers from delivering crude. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 His routes are twitchy and his speed translates to easy separation skills. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twitchy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitchy

Adjective

While providing strong mid-range performance, its ride can be fidgety, and acceleration doesn't always meet expectations.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Even Jason notices the guests are fidgety.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of fidgety

Adjective

The screwworm is actually a parasitic fly named for its larvae, which look like squirmy worms.

— Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026
Simply set out bowls of coffee grounds among your outdoor seating areas to prevent ants, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and squirmy critters from crashing your barbecue.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Definition of squirmy

Adjective

Teaching first grade has always involved dealing with wiggly and talkative kids.

— Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
At the edges of the channel, near the walls, Rout and Lim’s team saw rapid fluctuations of molecules — those were the wiggly nucleoporins.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of wiggly

Adjective

The Braves opted against parting with their most valuable prospects at the trade deadline, a decision that’s upset part of the fanbase and many around the organization but will require time to judge.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
It’s considered the biggest upset in the history of the tournament.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

Adjective

Because people are nervous that Tesla’s robotaxi is going to completely take over the autonomous-vehicle market and mobility overall.

— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
For anyone nervous about bringing up price, Bascombe says preparation is the best confidence booster.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of nervous

Adjective

And the more anxious students become about their career prospects, the more attractive banks and banking clubs become.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
While Turkey and Pakistan, on the borders of the Middle East, have avoided significant direct attacks, both are anxious to calm conflicts that threaten their own security and economic health.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

Meta relies on its broad internet advertising business to finance these investments, but shareholders are growing increasingly antsy over Meta’s ability to bring in sales and profit at a fast enough pace.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Fans were getting understandably antsy, nine years removed from the team’s last true playoff appearance, 11 years removed from their last series victory, the 2015 Stanley Cup Final.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 July 2026

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