jittery
Example Sentences
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His running between the wickets is jittery and he is rarely placed in an important position in the field.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Emma Jones, 57, said within a week of taking the drug she noticed her energy levels increase but also felt "jittery and on edge".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Big spending in a jittery bond market is roughly like lighting a match to check if the gas leak is real.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The dogs’ nervousness, their eagerness to hear the signal that would allow them to race off into the trees, made Milkman jittery.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
