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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
  • Plus, the recent detention of several Haitian pastors by immigration authorities is fueling even more anxiety among congregants.
    — Lauren Costantino September 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Given the characters’ extreme situation, black humor also feels natural—a way of protecting themselves from anxiety and fear.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • This is another thing that’s clearly added to the unease within the industry.
    — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But not everyone reads the appointment as reassuring, as the leadership reshuffle has come amid growing unease over the central bank's autonomy.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of unease
Noun
  • Yields have been on the rise because of worries about inflation, big debt loads for governments worldwide and other factors.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This is meant to address worries that frequent fast charging might shorten battery life.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • The low scores are mostly due to nerves, not lack of potential.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Other specialists may become involved if Sjögren’s disease affects the lungs, nerves, kidneys, or other organs.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of nerves
Noun
  • Not an app, but a physical machine stationed on set that set off auditory flatulence to help break the tension during dramatic scenes.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But this is not a hard decision if these two things come into tension.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 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
  • Gorky was using European traditions—Roberto Matta’s Surrealism, Picasso’s neoclassicism, Cézanne’s explorations—to make work that captured New York’s sexiness, skittishness, and force.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This summer, major shoe brands from Nike to Adidas to Under Armour to On have each expressed skittishness about the retail environment for sneaker sales.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of skittishness
Noun
  • In many ways, this movie set the template for the modern action-comedy blockbuster, but few of its many imitators have come close to matching the spunky edginess and swooning romantic intrigue of the original trend-setter.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The edginess of your bob is directly correlated to its length.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of edginess

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“Jumpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumpiness. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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