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Literary notes about fidgety (AI summary)

The word "fidgety" is often used to convey nervousness, restlessness, and a sense of unease in literary portrayals. It captures both physical manifestations—such as twitching eyes or restless hands—and emotional states like impatience and anxious anticipation. In some instances it characterizes individuals who are visibly disturbed or unable to sit still [1, 2], while in others it hints at deeper internal conflicts or temperamental quirks [3, 4]. Whether describing a character’s quirky demeanor or highlighting the subtle internal stirrings of anxiety, the term enriches the characterization by offering a vivid picture of restless energy.
  1. There was the appearance of truth in this statement; Mr. McSnagley's voice had a hollow resonant sound, and his eyes were nervous and fidgety.
    — from The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales by Bret Harte
  2. Then for an hour it was deadly dull, and I was fidgety.
    — from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
  3. It was very unpleasant for any horse who pulled with her, and made me quite fidgety.
    — from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
  4. I should get so fidgety and worried of an evening, sometimes, that I should be driven to come to the door and stand here sooner than sit there.
    — from Bleak House by Charles Dickens

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