JITTERINESS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

jitteriness

noun

Definition of jitteriness

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 Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated. — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 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

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Noun

Common side effects include dizziness, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, headache, insomnia and loss of appetite.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Analysts observe that market anxiety surrounding mega-cap tech companies has escalated markedly in recent weeks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

Solar attracted the most investment among renewable energy subsectors during the first six months of the year as countries rush to build capacity as worries grow that global wars will continue squeezing energy supplies.

— Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Research shows, however, that the public is always a little bit concerned about corruption, and that these worries often do not correspond with particular actions by politicians.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Years later, the actress Jenny McCarthy popularized the idea that parental unease about vaccines was being dismissed by the medical establishment.

— Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Bocarsly acknowledged why government collection of Jewish identity data can create unease.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of unease

Noun

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
Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025

Definition of jumpiness

Noun

This week, Shin stated that despite easing US-Iran tensions, inflation in South Korea is expected to remain elevated for a prolonged period.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The two deaths linked to measles that Pennsylvania health officials announced this week set off a flurry of political sparring, misinformation and confusion that only added to the tension over the country’s highest measles burden in 35 years.

— Jason Kane, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tension

Noun

In many ways, this movie set the template for the modern action-comedy blockbuster, but few of its many imitators have come close to matching the spunky edginess and swooning romantic intrigue of the original trend-setter.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
The edginess of your bob is directly correlated to its length.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of edginess

Noun

This summer, major shoe brands from Nike to Adidas to Under Armour to On have each expressed skittishness about the retail environment for sneaker sales.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Hybrids past and present High fuel prices, broader selection and lingering skittishness around EV range and charging are pushing an unprecedented number of buyers toward hybrids.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of skittishness

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