antsier

Increasingly on edge

Antsier is the comparative form of antsy, meaning more restless, impatient, or fidgety than before or than someone else.

The word suggests nervous energy that makes stillness difficult: The kids got antsier the longer we waited, I'm feeling antsier about this deal than I was last week.

anxious

worried

Troubled by uncertainty

stressed · nervous · fearful · panicky · jittery · edgy · agitated · overwrought · troubled · perturbed

impatient

restless

Unable to be still

clock-watching · exasperated · fidgety · agitated · pacing · tapping · sighing · squirming · shifting · urgent

eager

enthusiastic

Showing intense eager enjoyment

  • keenSharp or enthusiastic
  • excitedEagerly anticipating something
  • ardentIntensely enthusiastic or devoted

zealous · avid · gung-ho · motivated · hungry · yearning · craving · passionate · fervent · earnest

Opposites
emotional restlessness/agitation

antsiercalmer

More composed

mellower · cooler · steadier · stiller

Family

antsiest

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G