Basic Details
Word: Jittery
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling nervous or uneasy; shaky or restless.
Synonyms: Nervous, anxious, jumpy
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, composed
Idioms and Phrases
- On edge: Feeling nervous or anxious about something. Example: "She was on edge waiting for the exam results."
- Shaky hands: Describes someone who is nervous or scared that their hands tremble. Example: "He had shaky hands before giving his speech."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After drinking too much coffee, I felt jittery and struggled to sit still.
Example 2: The dog became jittery during the thunderstorm, hiding under the bed.
Example 3: She was jittery before her first performance on stage, but she still gave it her best.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "jittery" can be traced back to the American slang "jitter," which refers to a quick, small movement? It is often used to describe the effects of caffeine on the body!
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, but just felt in the heart." Helen Keller (This quote reminds us to overcome our jittery feelings and appreciate the beauty around us.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jittery" mean?
a) Happy and cheerful
b) Feeling nervous and restless
c) Calm and collected
d) Extremely tired
Answer: b) Feeling nervous and restless
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jittery"?
a) Calm
b) Anxious
c) Brave
d) Steady
Answer: b) Anxious
3. What is an antonym of "jittery"?
a) Nervous
b) Jumping
c) Calm
d) Shaky
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "jittery" correctly?
a) The jittery cat chased the mouse quietly.
b) He felt jittery before the big test and couldn't concentrate.
c) She was jittery when she slept like a baby.
d) The flower looked jittery in the sun.
Answer: b) He felt jittery before the big test and couldn't concentrate.
5. Which idiom represents a feeling similar to "jittery"?
a) On edge
b) As happy as a lark
c) As strong as an ox
d) Cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) On edge
