as in anxiety
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
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Recent Examples of jitteriness
High doses of caffeine can increase jitteriness, anxiety, GI upset, elevated heart rate, and sleep disruption.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
The caffeinated formula adds natural caffeine from green coffee bean extract — typically around 150 mg per serving — along with L-theanine, included to smooth out jitteriness.
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Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
However, stick to one cup of moderately strong coffee or lower-strength caffeine (not more than 100 milligrams) to avoid jitteriness and other side effects.
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Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 Apr. 2026
Four Sigmatic coffee contains less caffeine to help prevent jitteriness and energy crashes.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Asthma treatments Some asthma medications open airways by relaxing muscles, but their side effects include jitteriness and restlessness, which are similar to caffeine’s.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
The caffeinated formula adds natural caffeine from green coffee bean extract — typically around 150 mg per serving — along with L-theanine, included to smooth out jitteriness.
—
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
However, stick to one cup of moderately strong coffee or lower-strength caffeine (not more than 100 milligrams) to avoid jitteriness and other side effects.
—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
8 Apr. 2026
Four Sigmatic coffee contains less caffeine to help prevent jitteriness and energy crashes.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Asthma treatments Some asthma medications open airways by relaxing muscles, but their side effects include jitteriness and restlessness, which are similar to caffeine’s.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jitteriness
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As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.
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In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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Reformation’s move toward the open market also signals that the time might be right — with Wall Street hitting all-time highs despite worries about inflation and AI — for fashion to jump in.
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The remarks reflected growing unease across Latin America over Washington’s increasingly expansive definition of cartel warfare.
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As geopolitical unease intensified last year, central banks and retail investors worldwide piled into gold.
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Everything that keeps the testicle alive and functional runs through the spermatic cord — arteries, veins, nerves and lymphatics, bundled together along with the vas deferens.
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Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves calm down, and can also play a role in the development of melatonin.
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Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.
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Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.
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The tension in these tracks are the binding agent for Jane’s fan base — the music is full of contradictions and incompatibilities smashing together that just feel like being young right now.
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Civilians in the area have not been instructed to evacuate but have faced checkpoints and tension, with occasional clashes between Israeli soldiers and villagers.
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While summer whites tend to feel beachy or formal, a pair of white sneakers adds a bit of fashion-forward edginess.
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In an age in which every character needs to have some edginess or shadow of darkness in them, this Hutt is the contrary.
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Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?
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Now, with early voting for the March 3 primary set to start next week, the mudslinging in both races is expected to soar, according to insiders with both parties watching with skittishness from Texas and Washington.
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“Jitteriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jitteriness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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