Jittery Meaning in English
word
ˈdʒɪtɝi
JIT-uh-ree
dʒˈɪtəɹi
JIT-uh-ree
Definition
Feeling very nervous, anxious, or unable to relax, often with physical signs like shaking or moving a lot.
Usage & Nuances
'Jittery' is informal and often used to describe temporary, noticeable nervousness, especially right before an event. Commonly used with phrases like 'feel jittery,' 'a jittery feeling,' or 'get jittery.' Similar to 'nervous,' but more about physical restlessness (shaking, fidgeting).
Spanish: nervioso - intranquilo - inquietoPortuguese (BR): nervoso - inquieto - agitadoPortuguese (PT): nervoso - inquieto - agitadoChinese (Simplified): 紧张 - 忐忑Chinese (Traditional): 緊張 - 忐忑Hindi: बेचैन - घबराया हुआArabic: متوتر - قلقBengali: উৎকণ্ঠিত - উদ্বিগ্ন - অস্থির (নাড়াচাড়া করা)Russian: нервный - взволнованный - дрожащийJapanese: そわそわした - 落ち着かないVietnamese: bồn chồn - lo lắng - hồi hộpKorean: 초조한 - 안절부절못하는Turkish: gergin - huzursuz - tedirginUrdu: گبھرا ہوا - بےچینIndonesian: gelisah - gugup - cemas
Example Sentences
I always feel jittery before an exam.
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Drinking too much coffee makes me jittery.
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He looked jittery during his first speech.
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She gets jittery whenever she has to talk in front of a crowd.
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There’s nothing to be jittery about; you’re ready for this!
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You seem a little jittery today—did something happen?
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