'jittery' definitions:
Definition of 'jittery'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by jerky movements; "a jittery ride"
adjective
Being in a tense state [syn: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight]
Definition of 'jittery'
From: GCIDE
- jittery \jittery\ adj. being in a tense state; easily upset or frightened; -- of a person.
- Syn: edgy, fidgety, high-strung, in suspense(predicate), jumpy, nervous, nervy, overstrung, restive, uneasy, uptight. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
Synonyms of 'jittery'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- agitated,
- all shook up,
- all-overish,
- discomposed,
- disquieted,
- disturbed,
- excited,
- feverish,
- fidgeting,
- fidgety,
- flurried,
- flustered,
- fluttery,
- goosey,
- high-strung,
- in a quiver,
- jumpy,
- nervous,
- nervy,
- perturbed,
- quivering,
- quivery,
- restless,
- ruffled,
- shaken,
- shaken up,
- shaking,
- shaky,
- shivering,
- shivery,
- shook up,
- skittery,
- spooky,
- stirred up,
- trembling,
- trembly,
- tremulant,
- tremulous,
- troubled,
- troublous,
- turbulent,
- twitchy,
- twittery,
- uneasy,
- unpeaceful,
- unquiet,
- unrestful,
- upset