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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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There’s been no hint of the lights being too bright, the pressure too intense—the typical jitters for playoff debuts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

After some early jitters in the first inning, the two teams settled down to play good defense in support of their pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 opened lower, with local jitters offset by local resilience.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

I see the new girl, Charlotte, standing with her team and my insides tangle up with pre-race jitters.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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