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.
—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
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
Noun
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The Tonys are a place to put on a brave face, but will the anxiety creep in?—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Acting as both tour guide and impromptu airplane anxiety therapist is all part of the job for Swanstrom.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks in the loss but downplayed any worries about the team’s struggles after the game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Stocks also came under pressure on Middle East worries.—
Lee Ying Shan,Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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
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All that party infighting — present before every primary, but at a fever pitch now — comes against a backdrop of broader voter unease about the war in Iran, volatile oil and gas prices, and the burgeoning threat of AI to the American workforce.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The brain influences the body’s response to nerves as much as that of the mind.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of sweet stillness.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Annie Nova,Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Taken together, the network signals a significant upgrade in Beijing’s efforts to ensure second-strike capability, underscoring intensifying nuclear competition with the United States as tensions rise over issues such as Taiwan’s sovereignty.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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To hear those boos, see the empty seats at Anfield late in games because fans have given up and headed for the exits and read of departing club legend Mohamed Salah so openly criticising the problems only adds to the edginess.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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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.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Jitteriness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jitteriness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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