Examples of jittery in a Sentence
I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.
The latest economic news has made some investors jittery.
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Amid much everyday hustle and bustle, goosed by jittery editing, jolting camerawork, and anxious percussion, Noor catches up to his friend just in time for both boys to get sucked into a gathering protest.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
The Steelers failed to capitalize on the miscues from a jittery Stroud, who fumbled twice and threw a pick deep in Pittsburgh territory.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Steelers failed to capitalize on the miscues from a jittery Stroud, who fumbled twice and threw a pick.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Energy Drinks Many energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine, which can leave you feeling jittery and anxious.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Jittery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jittery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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