jumpiness

noun

Definition of jumpinessnext
as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements the police detective interpreted the suspect's jumpiness as a sign of guilt

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Recent Examples of jumpiness Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said. — Annie Nova,ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026 Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 His jumpiness in the pocket, decision-making and lack of deep passes are a cause for concern, potentially. — Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumpiness
  1. anxiety
  2. unease
  3. worry
  4. nerves
  5. tension
  6. jitteriness
  7. skittishness
  8. edginess
Noun
  • As economic anxiety reshapes American masculinity, a growing subculture of young and working-class men is turning to maxxing out their bodies as a way to reclaim value in a labor market that increasingly devalues physical work.
    — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In other writings found on her cellphone, Clancy detailed her anxiety and depression, challenges raising her children and her hesitation to take new medication.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • According to Mukkamala, those professional challenges heighten the personal unease some clinicians feel treating addiction patients.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • For some clubs that were running close to the wire under PSR, the shift will ease regulatory worries, as operating costs are now excluded.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms Symptoms can include sleeplessness, extreme worry about the baby or childbirth, restlessness and a racing heartbeat.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • The brain coordinates muscles and nerves while also processing information about balance, vision and the environment around us.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And the nerves from the very beginning led to this very disciplined approach to trying to fully take over the character and take ownership over his life.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of nerves
Noun
  • Rising interfaith tensions and crime have driven many of the area’s Christians to emigrate, several said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Debbie intervenes to defuse the tension, then gets distracted by the presence of her nemesis, Cha Cha.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of tension
Noun
  • Key Takeaways Most vitamins do not directly cause jitteriness, but certain supplements can make people feel shaky, restless, or overstimulated.
    — Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
Definition of jitteriness
Noun
  • Hybrids past and present High fuel prices, broader selection and lingering skittishness around EV range and charging are pushing an unprecedented number of buyers toward hybrids.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Was that skittishness behind Hollywood’s absence from Cannes this year?
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
Definition of skittishness
Noun
  • The edginess of your bob is directly correlated to its length.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Not, perhaps, in the context of last season and the edginess of this summer, but in the sense of meaning and finality.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of edginess

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“Jumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumpiness. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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