Showing results for jitters. Search instead for Hitters.

jitters

NOUN

nervousness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety

STRONG

dither fidgets heebie-jeebies jumps nerves shakes shivers tenseness willies

Antonyms

WEAK

calmness

NOUN

nervous restlessness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anger stage fright tension turbulence uneasiness worry

STRONG

agitation animation butterflies creeps delirium discomfiture disquiet disquietude dithers excitability feverishness fidget fidgets flap fluster fuss impatience jump jumps moodiness neurasthenia neuroticism perturbation quivers sensitivity shakes shiver stimulation stress timidity tizzy to-do touchiness tremble trembles willies

WEAK

all-overs cold sweat tremulousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calmness peace

STRONG

calm discouragement ease

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

After some early jitters in the first inning, the two teams settled down to play good defense in support of their pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

These warnings are not new, but social media fueled jitters about them this week.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's elections.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Today’s private credit and equity jitters, or some other dislocation, could provide Abel with golden opportunities tomorrow given his even greater firepower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

My legs feel heavier with each step, and I wonder if she can sense my jitters.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

jitters

Example Sentences

Related Words