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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

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

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Consumers really do have the jitters now,” said Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Still, ServiceNow shares were sliding 12% in after-hours trading Wednesday, adding to broader jitters around the software sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Iran war jitters dragged all three major indexes into the red on Tuesday, but that dip may be short-lived.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He hoped it was only jitters, that his breathing would steady soon.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner