Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for jitters. Search instead for ritters.

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.

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

From BBC • May 5, 2026

But huge AI investment is still causing investors some jitters.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms all report after market close Wednesday amid jitters around artificial intelligence-linked companies after a WSJ report detailed concerns around the sustainability of OpenAI’s growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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

“Take it easy there, Jinx. No sense getting the jitters now, we’re almost done.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool