Definitions
- Describing someone who can't sit still or is constantly moving around. - Referring to a restless or uneasy feeling that causes one to move around frequently. - Talking about a nervous or anxious person who exhibits physical signs of discomfort.
- Describing someone who is nervous or anxious and exhibits physical signs of discomfort. - Referring to a shaky or unsteady feeling that causes one to feel uneasy. - Talking about a person who is easily startled or jumpy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of unease or discomfort.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical movements or behaviors.
- 3Both words are often associated with nervousness or anxiety.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical movement: Fidgety implies more frequent and restless movements, while jittery suggests more sudden and jerky movements.
- 2Cause: Fidgety can be caused by boredom or restlessness, while jittery is typically caused by nervousness or anxiety.
- 3Intensity: Jittery suggests a higher level of nervousness or anxiety than fidgety.
- 4Duration: Fidgety can be a temporary state, while jittery may persist for a longer period of time.
- 5Connotation: Fidgety is often seen as a less serious or negative condition than jittery, which can imply a more severe or worrisome state of mind.
Remember this!
Fidgety and jittery are both words that describe a feeling of unease or discomfort, often associated with nervousness or anxiety. However, fidgety implies more frequent and restless movements caused by boredom or restlessness, while jittery suggests more sudden and jerky movements caused by a higher level of nervousness or anxiety.
