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 This video might be a good one to play when the kids are getting antsy and need an excuse to get their bodies moving. — Parents, 19 June 2026 Whether bored, antsy, or both, Louis began swaying his hips from side to side and dancing to the music. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 11 June 2026 And that’s when Nixon got antsy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026 Security was no doubt antsy to call it a night and go home. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for antsy

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Adjective

Not that the type of people staying here are worried about getting anywhere; this is the private car and driver, door-to-door service type of clientele.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But instead of celebrating that success, Andi is worried she’ll be seen as an opportunist rather than a legitimate co-author.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

More than 80% of Chinese felt excited about AI applications, KPMG reported last year; only half that percentage of Americans felt the same.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Many studies have found that children get excited about getting their own books in the mail, addressed to them personally.

— Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Because of these risks, many conservation groups and lawmakers are anxious to see permanent protections.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

This Hansen feels like a twitchy, touchy embodiment of true-crime ambition.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
Especially when the protagonists are fighting gangsters, offensive editors, twitchy Vatican librarians, and an oversized Jason Momoa, to claim the hand of Gal Gadot’s two characters, one in the present, one in the past.

— A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of twitchy

Adjective

Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuban national with lawful permanent residence in the United States, was also acting nervous, the agent said.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of nervous

Adjective

Legend has it Michael Jackson asked his security to keep fans away from him at a local dive bar, only to become upset when the locals were all too good at treating him like a normal person.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of upset

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