jumpy
adjective
subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
jumpiness
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a word derived from
jumpy.
Example Sentences
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Einstein objected to the jumpiness, chance elements and other indeterminate aspects of quantum theory, whereas Bohr found these acceptable.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 13, 2017
As I pieced the story together, their jumpiness became more understandable.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 6, 2016
The retired Air Force general said he wasn't certain, but the Iraqis' jumpiness was a portent.
From US News ● Jan. 17, 2016
Even Burguan is not entirely immune to moments of jumpiness.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2015
But I knew Uncle Tony wasn't trying to be rude, and that his jumpiness was all about my second-place loss at the meet on Saturday, which, by the way, he wasn't at.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
