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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

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Axon makes software in addition to security products such as Taser and body cameras, and its shares have fallen roughly 30% this year on investor jitters that AI could fuel a software apocalypse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's elections.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Consumers really do have the jitters now,” said Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

While investors periodically get the jitters over how long the AI boom will last, analysts have said they do not expect the bubble to burst any time soon.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From "Every Day" by David Levithan