The word “jittery” is an adjective that describes someone feeling extremely nervous, uneasy, or anxious, often accompanied by physical restlessness or trembling. It can describe feelings caused by stress, fear, anticipation, or even excessive caffeine intake. When someone is jittery, they may have trouble sitting still, may fidget, or show other signs of nervousness. The word is commonly used to describe both emotional states and physical symptoms tied to anxiety.
Example Sentences
- She felt jittery before her big presentation at work.
- After three cups of coffee, he became so jittery he couldn’t type properly.
- The team was jittery in the final moments of the championship game.
- The loud noise from the construction made the dog jittery all afternoon.
- I get jittery whenever I have to speak in public.
- His constant pacing and tapping revealed how jittery he felt.
- The plane hit turbulence, and passengers became visibly jittery.
- She tried to calm her jittery nerves with deep breathing exercises.
- Watching a suspenseful movie always makes me a little jittery.
- He looked jittery as he waited for the results of the test.
Synonyms
- Nervous
- Anxious
- Restless
- On edge
- Uneasy
- Agitated
- Fidgety
- Shaky
- Apprehensive
- Skittish
Antonyms
- Calm
- Relaxed
- Composed
- Serene
- Confident
- Steady
- Tranquil
- Unruffled
- Unbothered
- Collected
Related Words
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Restlessness
- Tension
- Unease
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Freak out: To become extremely nervous or agitated.
- Calm down: To reduce feelings of nervousness or anxiety.
- Butterflies in one’s stomach: To feel nervous excitement.
- Break out in a cold sweat: To feel sudden anxiety or fear.
Idiomatic Expressions
- On pins and needles: To feel extremely anxious or excited about something.
- A bundle of nerves: A person who is extremely nervous.
- Jump out of one’s skin: To react suddenly and nervously to a surprise.
- Shaking like a leaf: To tremble due to nervousness or fear.
Together, all these terms and expressions reflect the emotional and physical sensations tied to jittery feelings, helping to communicate nervousness or unease in a variety of contexts.
