jittery

adjective

jit·​tery ˈji-tə-rē 

1

: suffering from the jitters

2

: marked by jittering movements

jitteriness

ˈji-tə-rē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of jittery

• excitable
• nervous

Examples of jittery in a Sentence

I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.

The latest economic news has made some investors jittery.

Recent Examples on the Web

This adds a burst of non-jittery energy to your morning. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026

By Wednesday morning, a jittery calm had returned. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

Energy Drinks Many energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine, which can leave you feeling jittery and anxious. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026

Peli Motto Tatooine's quirkiest space mechanic is also its coolest, with a bunch of jittery repair droids and tons of warm personality. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jittery

• glittery