Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiddle-footed
Adjective
  • So does that of an excitable young engineer (Jonas Strand Gravli) who pesters him with seemingly fanciful technological dreams.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
  • There’s lots of snarky, adult humor and many high-stakes moments that may be too excitable for younger audiences.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Some Trump advisers were nervous the deal might go south before the ceremonial signing, but felt confident by the time Mr. Trump greeted Zelenskyy.
    Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • At the premiere of that film, Brothers At War, in 2009, Joe was nervous.
    Eileen Finan, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Countries like Canada, Portugal, and Australia offer alternative investor visa programs with clear, consistent rules, which would be made more attractive if the U.S. appears unpredictable or politically unstable.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Its secret to staying afloat in an unstable industry in the ever-evolving city of Raleigh is willingness to lean into change.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Hence, despite its extremely high valuation, the stock appears attractive but volatile, which supports our conclusion that AVGO is a tricky stock to buy.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Wall Street ultimately found the business too volatile and debt-heavy to get fully behind the stock.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Fiddle-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiddle-footed. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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