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View usage for: (dʒʌmpi) Word forms: comparative jumpier, superlative jumpiestadjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you are jumpy, you are nervous or worried about something. [informal] I told myself not to be so jumpy. When he spoke his voice was jumpy. Synonyms: nervous, anxious, tense, shaky More Synonyms of jumpy (ˈdʒʌmpɪ) adjectiveWord forms: jumpier or jumpiest1. nervous or apprehensive 2. moving jerkily or fitfully Derived forms jumpily (ˈjumpily) adverb jumpiness (ˈjumpiness) noun jumpy in American English (ˈdʒʌmpi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈjumpier or ˈjumpiest1. moving in jumps, jerks, or abrupt variations 3. nervous or apprehensive Derived forms jumpily (ˈjumpily) adverb jumpiness (ˈjumpiness) noun Examples of 'jumpy' in a sentencejumpy Definition nervous or apprehensive I told myself not to be so jumpy. Synonyms shaky hyper (informal) twitchy (informal) timorous antsy (informal) wired (slang) Opposites together (slang) , calm , composed , laid-back (informal) , unfazed (informal) , nerveless , unflustered Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed Definition fearful or anxious about the future People are still terribly apprehensive about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, afraid, alarmed, nervous, suspicious, doubtful, uneasy, fearful, disquieted, foreboding, twitchy (informal), mistrustful, antsy (informal) - jump the gun
- jumped-up
- jumper
- jumpy
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- juncture
- jungle
Additional synonymsI was so fidgety and nervous. Synonyms restless, nervous, uneasy, impatient, jittery (informal), on edge, jerky, restive, jumpy, twitchy (informal), antsy (informal) Definition nervous Investors have become jittery about the country's economy. Synonyms nervous, anxious, jumpy, twitchy (informal), wired (slang), trembling, shaky, agitated, quivering, hyper (informal), fidgety, antsy (informal) Definition nervous and irritable Ever since their arrival she had felt on edge. Synonyms tense, excited, wired (slang), nervous, eager, impatient, irritable, apprehensive, edgy, uptight (informal), ill at ease, twitchy (informal), tetchy, on tenterhooks, keyed up, antsy (informal), adrenalized Definition unable to stay still or quiet My father seemed very restless and excited. Synonyms unsettled, worried, troubled, nervous, disturbed, anxious, uneasy, agitated, unruly, edgy, fidgeting, on edge, ill at ease, restive, jumpy, fitful, fretful, fidgety, unquiet, antsy (informal) Definition having, showing, or causing mental or emotional strain He had been very tense, but he finally relaxed. Synonyms nervous, wound up (informal), edgy, strained, wired (slang), anxious, under pressure, restless, apprehensive, jittery (informal), uptight (informal), on edge, jumpy, twitchy (informal), overwrought, strung up (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, keyed up, antsy (informal), wrought up, adrenalized |