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JITTERS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word jitters. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word jitters. (close relations)
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agitation
nounn
noun

• a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• the feeling of being agitated; not calm

• disturbance usually in protest

• the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

anxiety
nounn
noun

• (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

• a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

apprehension
nounn
noun

• fearful expectation or anticipation

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• painful expectation

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

edginess
nounn
noun

• feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

fear
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• an anxious feeling

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

• be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

• be uneasy or apprehensive about

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

fidgetiness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

nervousness
nounn
noun

• the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

• an uneasy psychological state

• a sensitive or highly strung temperament

restlessness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

• a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

• a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

• inability to rest or relax or be still

trepidation
nounn
noun

• a feeling of alarm or dread

unease
nounn
noun

• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

fidget
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

verb

• move restlessly

Best Hypernyms For JITTERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for jitters, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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agitation anxiety apprehension disturbance fear interference motion movement nervousness noise stress tension unease

Alternatives for AGITATION

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