Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdʒ.ə.ti/

Definitions of fidgety

adjective nervous or unable to sit still

Example Sentences

A1 The child was fidgety during the long car ride.

A2 She always becomes fidgety when she's nervous.

B1 The students were fidgety before the exam, tapping their pencils and shifting in their seats.

B2 He was fidgety during the meeting, constantly checking his phone and tapping his foot.

C1 Despite his fidgety demeanor, he managed to stay focused and complete the task.

C2 Her fidgety behavior was a result of her anxiety, but she was able to control it in public settings.

adverb in a fidgety manner

Example Sentences

A1 She sat fidgety in her seat during the movie.

A2 The child looked fidgety as he waited for his turn in line.

B1 He nervously tapped his foot fidgety during the job interview.

B2 Despite trying to stay still, she couldn't help but feel fidgety during the long meeting.

C1 The speaker appeared fidgety as he delivered his presentation to the prestigious audience.

C2 Even the experienced performer felt fidgety before going on stage at the renowned theater.

Examples of fidgety in a Sentence

formal The student appeared fidgety during the exam, constantly shifting in their seat.

informal I always get fidgety when I have to wait in long lines.

slang She was so fidgety before the big presentation, couldn't sit still for a second.

figurative The uncertainty of the situation made her feel fidgety, like she was on edge.

Grammatical Forms of fidgety

past tense

fidgetied

plural

fidgeties

comparative

more fidgety

superlative

most fidgety

present tense

fidget

future tense

will fidget

perfect tense

have fidgeted

continuous tense

is fidgeting

singular

fidgety

positive degree

fidgety

infinitive

to fidget

gerund

fidgeting

participle

fidgeting

Origin and Evolution of fidgety

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fidgety' originated from the Middle English word 'fidgeten', which meant 'to be restless or fidget'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fidgety' has evolved to describe someone who is unable to sit still or is constantly moving or shifting in a restless manner.