Atwitter
Atwitter adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: the whole office was atwitter with speculation that there might be another round of layoffs
Uptight
Uptight adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: he has a tendency to fret and get uptight whenever his usual routine is disrupted
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