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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Nestlé’s suite of reliable and steady products can help it ease investors’ AI jitters and serve as a hedge against volatile tech stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Executives in the industry say that is an overreaction, and they are moving to share more information and calm the jitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Few think the jitters around the AI boom that have periodically hit markets this year have disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

At some point, Emily hoped she’d stop getting jitters, but today seemed worse than ever.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

jitters

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