jittery
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Synonyms
excitable, fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, hyper, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jumpy, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
Antonyms
imperturbable, nerveless, unexcitable, unflappable, unshakable
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As the pocket began to constrict, Agnew bounced confidently â no jittery feet, no panic, no indecision â and uncorked a perfect, in-stride ball to Houston over the middle. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "This Ryan Agnew âmagnificentâ in Aztecsâ historic win against UCLA," 7 Sep. 2019 With global interest rates falling, trade wars raging and markets jittery, the months ahead may be tricky for banks and wealth managers everywhere. — The Economist, "Tidjane Thiamâs overhaul of Credit Suisse is paying off," 24 Aug. 2019 Ms George has argued that further rate cuts when markets are jittery might fuel financial instability. — The Economist, "Now Donald Trump calls the Fedâs chairman an âenemyâ," 23 Aug. 2019 The numbers continue to grow: the Aug. 10 rally was Russiaâs biggest in eight years, and heavy-handed police tactics against peaceful protesters illustrates just how jittery the Kremlin is about the movement. — Washington Post, "Activist emerges as new leader of Moscow election protests," 16 Aug. 2019 The attention to detail is exquisite, from Timonâs jittery hands and random scratching fits to the water droplets hanging off the whiskers of wise mandrill Rafiki (John Kani) during a torrential rainstorm. — Brian Truitt, Detroit Free Press, "Visual majesty elevates live-action âLion Kingâ," 1 July 2019 People are jittery, even with a strong labor market. — Rose Meily, The Mercury News, "Economists present mid-year California market forecast," 19 July 2019 And if nothing else, the trailer has generated lots of jittery Twitter comedy. — James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fur flies as frightful âCatsâ trailer leaves rattled viewers with only eight lives," 19 July 2019 Passage was a natural performer - droll, self-deprecating and bursting with jittery energy. — oregonlive.com, "The trouble with tigers in America," 13 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jittery.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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