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as in excitable
easily excited by nature
a jittery person who shouldn't even consider a career as an air traffic controller
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
feeling a little jittery before the flight
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Recent Examples of jittery
But the market was jittery after an extended IPO drought.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 15 May 2025
But it’s also directed at an audience that carries far more sway over Trump’s economic agenda than any politician: bond investors, who have grown increasingly jittery in recent months.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
This summer, as newly jittery Americans are marveling at the borderline-offensive cost of European vacations, tightfistedness is a prevailing trend.
—Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 31 May 2025
Those who are especially sensitive to caffeine or have quit it for health reasons might feel jittery, anxious, or experience digestive discomfort, headaches, or insomnia, especially if the coffee was consumed later in the day.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 15 May 2025
But it’s also directed at an audience that carries far more sway over Trump’s economic agenda than any politician: bond investors, who have grown increasingly jittery in recent months.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
This summer, as newly jittery Americans are marveling at the borderline-offensive cost of European vacations, tightfistedness is a prevailing trend.
—Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 31 May 2025
Those who are especially sensitive to caffeine or have quit it for health reasons might feel jittery, anxious, or experience digestive discomfort, headaches, or insomnia, especially if the coffee was consumed later in the day.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jittery
Adjective
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In the emotionally complex role of Bert, Jonathan West gives a winning turn that’s all heart – just like a Golden – and makes a great team with Jamie Elvey’s excitable but pragmatic Trixie.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Many tourism leaders in gateway towns near them are worried tourists will start going elsewhere if the park experience or its environment gets eroded.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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Many Ukraine watchers are worried that efforts to rollback anti-corruption initiatives will be fodder for Russian propaganda and fracture Ukraine’s unity at a critical time in the war.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Bettors are taking the underdog in the hopes of an upset.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In return, the Twins got a whole lot of salary relief, particularly from the Correa deal, a host of prospects, young major-league players and an upset fanbase.—
Betsy Helfand,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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She Rides Shotgun begins with one uneasy situation and ends on quite another, and the two hours in between are anything but comfortable.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Step 3: Open the door and actually listen Senior leaders should become more visible, Burke says, especially to help coach managers who feel uneasy addressing tough topics.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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Russia has admitted that the fate of its sole aircraft carrier, the troubled Admiral Kuznetsov, is most likely either the scrapyard or an unlikely sale to another country.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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There’s usually a moment when the NFL will send a troubled player that exact message.—
Omar Kelly
July 28,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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“Jittery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jittery. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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