Jittery is an adjective used to describe someone who is feeling nervous, anxious, or restless, often accompanied by physical symptoms like trembling or fidgeting. It typically refers to a state of unease or agitation, where a person may feel on edge or unable to relax. Jittery can also describe a situation or environment that feels tense, erratic, or unstable. It is often used to express that someone is overly sensitive to stress or excitement, leading to visible or noticeable reactions like shaking or being unable to sit still. In Indonesian, jittery can be translated as “gelisah” or “cemas.”
Some synonyms for jittery include: nervous, anxious, restless, uneasy, edgy, tense, fidgety, on edge, agitated, and shaky.
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.
