jittery

• Beschreibt einen Zustand von Nervosität, Unruhe oder Angst, oft verbunden mit Zittern oder der Unfähigkeit, still zu sitzen.

Describes a state of being nervous, anxious, or unable to keep still.

1. Nervous or unable to stay stillB2informal

   Feeling anxious or uneasy, often causing small, quick, and uncontrolled movements.

   Nervös oder unruhig

   • He was jittery before the big interview.
   • The caffeine made her feel jittery all morning.
   • The cat was jittery after hearing the loud noise.

   Synonymeantsyanxiousedgyfidgetyjumpynervousrestlesstense

   Antonymecalmcomposedrelaxedsereneunruffled

2. Characterized by shaky or twitchy movementsC1informal

   Making abrupt, unsteady movements; not smooth or calm in motion.

   Zittrig

   • His jittery hands made it hard to hold the cup.
   • The camera footage was jittery and hard to watch.
   • She gave a jittery wave before turning away.

   Synonymefidgetyjerkyquiveringshakyspasmodictremulousunsteady

   Antonymecalmcomposedsmoothsteady