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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
Since 2016, Body Meat has been the alter ego of Christopher Taylor—stage left—who creates jittery electro and also programs video games.
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Sarah Moroz, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that lingers long after the caffeine buzz fades.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Her recipe is simple, elegant, and designed to keep the party going without anyone leaving jittery or tired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The dislocation, the way conspiracy theories were passed around like notes in school, the jittery feeling of wanting to grab life with both hands and never let go, has never faded from my memory.
—Kate Belli, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
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And while her personality — playful, curious, excitable — certainly comes through, these calls are dominated by interruptions.—
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Even though this is a super chill and calm Full Moon, the energy can be excitable and erratic for most of us, due to the proximity of the Moon to the Earth.—
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
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Are Americans worried about inflation just wrong?—
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From a portable power bank to keep your phone charged to noise-canceling headphones that will drown out stressful sounds, these travel accessories will help nervous fliers and frequent travelers alike have easier journeys.—
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But now there's a new robo-tech in town, and my Roadie 3 is looking very nervous indeed.—
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The self-laceration is done on Damon Albarn Time, though, as Idles’ usual anxious guitar rave-ups are slowed and stripped here to a skipping, reggae-ish crawl, as synths squeak in the background and Albarn offers support via his forever-distant, disembodied backing vocals.—
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Obviously, Meghan’s anxious about it.—
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The Tigers, previously 0-9 all-time at Rupp Arena, took advantage of a struggling Kentucky Wildcats squad for a 73-68 upset win.—
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The automaker spent much of the year undoing decisions made by the previous CEO, Carlos Tavares, who resigned at the end of 2024, as stakeholders in the company — from dealers to union rank and file — were upset with him and unhappy with his leadership.—
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Neighbors fear rising violence Residents said the shooting has left them uneasy.—
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But by evening, an uneasy calm had settled across the city.—
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The film follows a weary delivery driver with months to live who saves a brilliant but troubled teenage girl.—
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But many parents of troubled adults face myriad obstacles in getting help for their children, said Pasquini, who is a former nine-year member of the Contra Costa County Mental Health Commission and who has long worked for changes in the state’s conservatorship laws.—
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“Jittery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jittery. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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