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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Strong earnings growth has powered this year’s rally through war in the Middle East, concerns about AI and jitters in private credit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But, wearing his school uniform, the 18-year-old told AFP that despite the jitters he thought he would do well, having spent the last year drilling practice questions.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

Safe in my room, I feel the usual set of pre-date jitters.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

jitters

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