Jitteriest: meaning, definitions and examples
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jitteriest
[ ˈdʒɪtəriəst ]
most nervous
The term 'jitteriest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'jittery', which describes someone or something that displays an extreme amount of nervousness or restlessness. It is often used to indicate that a person is feeling shaky or anxious above all others in a similar situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt the jitteriest before her big presentation.
- He was the jitteriest of all the contestants before the race.
- On exam day, I was the jitteriest student in the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "jitteriest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais agitado
🇮🇳 सबसे उत्तेजित
🇩🇪 am unruhigsten
🇮🇩 paling gelisah
🇺🇦 найбільш тривожний
🇵🇱 najbardziej nerwowy
🇯🇵 最も不安な
🇫🇷 le plus agité
🇪🇸 el más inquieto
🇹🇷 en huzursuz
🇰🇷 가장 불안한
🇸🇦 الأكثر قلقًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce nervózní
🇸🇰 najviac nervózny
🇨🇳 最不安的
🇸🇮 najbolj nemiren
🇮🇸 mest órólegur
🇰🇿 ең толқыған
🇬🇪 ყველაზე აღელვებული
🇦🇿 ən narahat
🇲🇽 el más inquieto
Etymology
The word 'jittery' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'jitter', which means to tremble or shake. 'Jitter' itself has uncertain origins, but it likely stems from the informal use of the verb 'jitter', used to denote someone being agitated or nervous. Over time, the adjective 'jittery' emerged to describe a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. The superlative form 'jitteriest' was formed by adding the suffix '-est' to denote the highest degree of this state. The usage of 'jittery' has become prominent in describing feelings of apprehension, especially in contexts like public speaking, performances, or high-pressure situations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,878, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.