Definition of fiddle-footednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddle-footed
Adjective
  • An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.
    Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • There was laughter, nervous laughter, lots of nervous laughter, and also tears.
    Roberto Prieto, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • Why Sorting Laundry Was Traditionally Important Before advances in fabric manufacturing, many dyes were unstable.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • While highly energetic, these ions are unstable.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Everything is imperfect and volatile.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
  • Gas and oil prices have been rising but volatile since the conflict began.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
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“Fiddle-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddle-footed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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