rockiness

¹ American  

[rok-ee-nis] / ˈrɒk i nɪs /

noun

1. the state or condition of being rocky.

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rockiness ² American  

[rok-ee-nis] / ˈrɒk i nɪs /

noun

1. the state or condition of a person who is shaky or unsteady, as from drinking, fatigue, or illness.

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Etymology

Origin of rockiness¹

First recorded in 1605–15; rocky ¹ + -ness

Origin of rockiness²

rocky ² + -ness

Example Sentences

Even still, stocks are hanging onto healthy gains for the year despite recent rockiness.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

And early-season rockiness is not something with which these Caps — with such a stable, reliable core — has had to deal.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2022

However, with the Fed starting to tighten monetary policy after offering massive support to help the economy endure the coronavirus pandemic, some investors are prepared for potential rockiness.

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2022

With the exception of the rockiness between the Salazar parents, each of these subplots progresses with a sense of lightness and sincerity that ensures none of the half-hour episodes drag.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2020

From the rockiness of the country, however, there are few of them that have not obstructions, which are great impediments to inland navigation.

From A Tour in Ireland 1776-1779 by Morley, Henry