jittery

Example Sentences

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"We've got clients at the moment who are getting really jittery about Cyprus, which is a shame because tourism is their main industry."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Still, there’s plenty of reason to feel jittery at the moment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Spreads typically increase when investors feel jittery, worried about defaults or when alternative assets become more attractive to buy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Now, I know it was probably just a regular knock, but at that moment it sounded like a bang, and I was so jittery that I spilled whatever was left of the juice on myself.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds