Anxiety-Related Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

keyed up twitchy

keyed up

adjective feeling or showing nervous excitement or tension

adverb in a state of nervous excitement or tension

  • The team was keyed up before the big presentation.
  • I always get keyed up before a job interview.
  • She was so keyed up about the party, she couldn't sit still.
  • His mind was keyed up with excitement as he waited for the results.

twitchy

adjective nervous or anxious; characterized by sudden, jerky movements

  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a twitchy eye condition.
  • I always get twitchy when I have to speak in public.
  • My friend is so twitchy, he can't sit still for a minute.
  • The stock market has been twitchy lately, with investors feeling uncertain about the future.