adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
cowering; recoiling; overwhelmed
Describes a state of being so overwhelmed, frightened, or intimidated that one shrinks back or is unable to act. Often used with する or と.
彼は上司に怒られてじたじたしていた。
He was cowering after being scolded by his boss.
その大きな音に、子供はじたじたと後ずさりした。
At the loud noise, the child recoiled and stepped back.