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jitteriness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of jitteriness

a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements

Sensing the team's jitteriness before the big game, the coach gave a pregame speech that was more reassuring than inspirational.

Synonyms of jitteriness

edginess, fidgetiness, fidgets, flightiness, jumpiness, restiveness, skittishness

Words Related to jitteriness

agitation, anxiety, anxiousness, apprehension, apprehensiveness, disquiet, feverishness, restlessness, trepidation, unease, uneasiness, upset, worry

nerves, tenseness, tension

butterflies, dither, jitters, shakes, shivers, willies

Near Antonyms of jitteriness

confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness

control, self-control

aplomb, calm, calmness, collectedness, composure, coolness, ease, easiness, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, poise, repose, self-possession, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness

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