Distraught
Distraught adjective - Feeling overwhelming fear or worry.
Jumpy and distraught are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jumpy" instead an adjective "Distraught".
Jumpy
Jumpy adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: flight attendants had to calm jumpy passengers after the plane hit unexpected turbulence
Distraught and jumpy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Distraught" instead an adjective "Jumpy".
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Jumpy and Distraught. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 11, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/distraught/jumpy
Distraught & Jumpy. N.p., 2016. Web. 11 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/distraught/jumpy>.
Jumpy or Distraught. 2016. Accessed August 11, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/distraught/jumpy.
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