English Synonym Finder

jumpy

Definitions

Anxious, nervous, or easily startled.

Characterized by sudden, jerky movements.

Examples

The loud thunder made the dog feel quite jumpy throughout the night.

She felt a little jumpy before her big presentation in front of the board.

Synonyms

nervous anxious jittery edgy skittish restless tense

Antonyms

calm relaxed composed serene unruffled placid collected