noun
- plural of jitteriness; the quality or state of being jittery; nervousness or anxiety
Usage: usually uncountable in singular form; plural used when referring to multiple instances or types of nervous behavior
Examples
- The jitterinesses of the athletes before the competition were evident in their fidgeting.
- Her jitterinesses subsided once she received the good news.
- The jitterinesses in the room were palpable as everyone waited for the exam results.
- Too much coffee can increase jitterinesses and make it hard to focus.
- The jitterinesses of the new employees gradually disappeared as they became more comfortable with their jobs.