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
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Related pairs
- anxiety and jumpiness
- anxiety and tension
- agitation and jumpiness
- agitation and tension
- worry and jumpiness
- worry and tension
- apprehension and jumpiness
- apprehension and tension
- disquiet and jumpiness
- disquiet and tension
- uneasiness and jumpiness
- uneasiness and tension
- pressure and jumpiness
- pressure and tension
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