Definitions
- Describing a person or animal that is moving around uncomfortably or restlessly. - Referring to a feeling of discomfort or unease that causes one to move around a lot. - Talking about a situation that is awkward or uncomfortable, causing one to squirm or fidget.
- Describing a person who cannot sit still and is constantly moving around. - Referring to a feeling of restlessness or nervousness that causes one to move around a lot. - Talking about a situation that is boring or uncomfortable, causing one to fidget or move around.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person who is moving around restlessly.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation that is awkward or uncomfortable.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Squirmy implies more wriggling or squirming movements, while fidgety implies more small, repetitive movements.
- 2Cause: Squirmy often implies physical discomfort or unease, while fidgety often implies boredom or nervousness.
- 3Intensity: Squirmy can imply a more intense level of discomfort or unease than fidgety.
- 4Age: Squirmy is more commonly used to describe young children, while fidgety can be used to describe people of all ages.
- 5Connotation: Squirmy can have a negative connotation, while fidgety can have a neutral or even positive connotation.
Remember this!
Squirmy and fidgety are synonyms that both describe a person who is moving around restlessly. However, squirmy implies more wriggling or squirming movements and often implies physical discomfort or unease, while fidgety implies more small, repetitive movements and often implies boredom or nervousness. Squirmy can have a negative connotation and is more commonly used to describe young children, while fidgety can have a neutral or even positive connotation and can be used to describe people of all ages.
