jittery

Example Sentences

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The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors have been especially jittery about software companies after Anthropic released simple plug-ins that had capabilities they feared could disrupt various industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Earlier, markets turned jittery following a report that Iran was insisting on keeping its enriched uranium, but sentiment then improved after reports suggested progress is being made.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"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

The word makes me feel jittery and nervous, like there’s suddenly a spotlight glaring down on me, announcing to the entire room that I’m not like everyone else.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman