jitteriness

Thân thiện

She felt a wave of jitteriness before her big presentation.

Definition

Noun: A state of nervousness, anxiety, or restlessness, often characterized by physical unease or agitation. It describes the feeling of being "on edge."

Usage

"Jitteriness" is used to describe a temporary emotional and physical state of anxiety or nervous tension. It often implies a visible or palpable sense of unease. - It is commonly associated with situations causing anticipation, fear, or stress. - It can also be a side effect of stimulants like caffeine.

Examples

• The jitteriness before his first public speech was almost overwhelming.
• She tried to hide her jitteriness during the important job interview.
• Drinking too much coffee can cause a feeling of jitteriness and restlessness.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical/Medical Context: In medicine, "jitteriness" can describe a specific type of excessive, tremulous movements, particularly in infants or as a medication side effect, often distinguished from seizures.
  • The newborn's jitteriness was monitored by the pediatrician.

Variants and Related Words

• Jittery (adjective): Feeling or showing nervousness.
  • He felt jittery before the exam.
• The jitters (noun, plural, informal): A common phrase meaning feelings of nervousness.
  • I always get the jitters before flying.

Synonyms

• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Agitation
• Edginess

Antonyms

• Calmness
• Composure
• Serenity
• Relaxation

Related Idioms/Phrases

• To have the jitters: To be very nervous.
  • She had the jitters before her wedding ceremony.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• jumpiness
• nervousness
• restiveness