rockiness

noun

rock·​i·​ness ˈrä-kē-nəs 

: the quality or state of being rocky

Examples of rockiness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid too much volatility The rockiness in the bond market is pronounced further out on the curve, which many experts caution investors to avoid. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

There’s a little rockiness between Mer and DeLuca when DeLuca feels disrespected and unequal in their relationship. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025

There is a little bit of rockiness, culture, and love. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025

Given the rockiness that retail companies expect to face in the next few months because of slowing consumer spending, pricing challenges and a possible recession, that’s a problem. — Jordyn Holman, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above