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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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Partners Group’s CEO said the limits on redemptions were driven by jitters among wealthy clients toward private markets more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Bitcoin traded at $73,214, down over 3% in 24 hours, and has fallen 16% since the start of the year amid global market jitters.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

These warnings are not new, but social media fueled jitters about them this week.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“I was confident I could go 21 again. I had more pre-race jitters than usual.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

At some point, Emily hoped she’d stop getting jitters, but today seemed worse than ever.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

jitters

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