jittery

The word “jittery” has 3 syllables: jit-ter-y.

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪtəri/.

What is synonym and antonym for jittery?

In the thesaurus, “jittery” has 18 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jittery along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jittery

anxious
apprehensive
edgy
excitable
fidgety
jumpy
nervous
panicky
restless
shaky
skittish
spooked
tense
troubled
uneasy
upset
uptight
worried

Antonyms for jittery

calm
collected
composed
confident
cool
easy
easygoing
imperturbable
laid-back
nerveless
quiet
relaxed
serene
sure
tranquil
unexcitable
unflappable
unshakable
unworried

Meanings of jittery

adjective

Nervy, jumpy, on edge.
Having jitter, or unwanted signal characteristics.

Example Sentences

The caffeine made him feel jittery and restless, unable to sit still for long.
She noticed her hands were jittery as she reached for the microphone to deliver her speech.
The suspenseful movie left him feeling jittery, constantly on edge waiting for the next plot twist.
The approaching storm made the atmosphere jittery, with people anxiously preparing for potential disruptions.
His jittery behavior raised suspicions among his colleagues, who wondered if something was troubling him.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jittery, such as: anxious, apprehensive, calm, collected, composed, confident, cool.

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