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Antsy vs Restless - What's the difference?

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Restless is a synonym of antsy.



As adjectives the difference between antsy and restless

is that antsy is restless, apprehensive and fidgety while restless is not allowing or affording rest.

antsy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • restless, apprehensive and fidgety
    • The children were antsy and worried [...]. – “Rabbit at Rest”, by John Updike

    Related terms

    * ants in one's pants * have ants in one's pants

    See also

    * toey

    Anagrams

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    restless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not allowing or affording rest.
    • The night before his wedding was a restless one.
  • Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
    • He was a restless child.
    She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
  • Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
    • A restless ambition.
  • Deprived of rest or sleep.
    • They remained restless , sitting by the window the entire night.

    Derived terms

    * restlessly * restlessness

    Synonyms

    * antsy

    References

    * *

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