Apprehension
Apprehension noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.
Usage example: felt a great deal of apprehension about the trip and about arriving safely
Jumpiness and apprehension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jumpiness" instead a noun "Apprehension".
Jumpiness
Jumpiness noun - A state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements.
Usage example: the police detective interpreted the suspect's jumpiness as a sign of guilt
Apprehension and jumpiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apprehension" instead a noun "Jumpiness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- anticipation and apprehension
- anticipation and jumpiness
- concern and apprehension
- concern and jumpiness
- anxiety and apprehension
- anxiety and jumpiness
- agitation and apprehension
- agitation and jumpiness
- fear and apprehension
- fear and jumpiness
- dread and apprehension
- dread and jumpiness
- misgiving and apprehension
- misgiving and jumpiness
Cite this Source
Jumpiness and Apprehension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/jumpiness
Apprehension & Jumpiness. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/jumpiness>.
Jumpiness or Apprehension. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehension/jumpiness.
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