Antsy

usgb/ˈæntsi/
adjective

Restless or impatient because you are waiting for something or want to do something.

I'm getting antsy waiting for the bus to arrive.
Visual representation of "antsy" - Restless or impatient because you are waiting for something or want to do something

Often appears as...

  • getting antsy
  • feeling antsy

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Colloquial

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Feeling Impatient

Used to express a lack of patience when you're eager to start something or get somewhere.

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I'm antsy to begin our trip; I've packed everything hours ago!
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Not Formal

'Antsy' is informal, more suitable for casual conversations than formal writing or speaking.

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During family dinners, the kids get antsy sitting at the table for too long.
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Subtle Anxiety

'Antsy' often implies a mild, underlying anxiety, rather than overt distress.

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I always get a little antsy before job interviews.
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