fidgeting
Definitions
The act of making small, restless movements, especially of the hands or feet, due to nervousness, impatience, or boredom.
The state of being unable to remain still or quiet.
Examples
The student could not stop fidgeting in his chair during the long lecture.
Her constant fidgeting with her necklace revealed how nervous she was about the interview.
Synonyms
squirming twitching restlessness fiddling agitation jitteriness wriggling
Antonyms
stillness calmness tranquility immobility composure steadiness repose