twitchiness
State of restless agitation
Twitchiness is the quality of being twitchy—prone to small, sudden, involuntary movements.
It can describe physical restlessness from nerves, caffeine, or lack of sleep: There was a twitchiness about him that made me uneasy.
The word extends to mental states: jumpiness, anxiety, or being easily startled.
Markets show twitchiness when investors react nervously to small changes.
Restless minor movements
- jitterinessNervous, trembling state
- restlessnessState of unease
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
jerkiness · shakiness · quivers · tics · flinching · muscle spasms · convulsions · shuddering
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- edginessRestless nervous tension
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
tension · jitters · nerves · agitation · disquiet · stress · worry · hypervigilance
State of unease
- urgeStrong inner drive
- itchUrge to scratch
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
- impulseSudden urge to act
antsiness · hyperactivity · excitability · fidgetiness · eagerness · impatience · keyed up · raring to go
Intolerance of delay
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- testinessEasily provoked irritation
- snappinessTerse, lively sharpness
frustration · crankiness · peevishness · short-tempered · on edge · touchy · prickly · reactive
Exaggerated response to stimuli
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
- oversensitivityExcessive emotional reactivity
- responsivenessReadiness to react
volatility · touchiness · thin-skinned · allergic reaction · overreaction
fidgeting
Restless minor movements
- jitterinessNervous, trembling state
- restlessnessState of unease
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
spasms · jerkiness · shakiness · quivers · tics · flinching · muscle spasms · convulsions · shuddering · fluttering
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- edginessRestless nervous tension
- uneaseMild persistent worry
apprehension · tension · jitters · nerves · agitation · disquiet · stress · worry · hypervigilance · jumpiness
restlessness
State of unease
- urgeStrong inner drive
- itchUrge to scratch
- compulsionIrresistible urge to act
impulse · antsiness · hyperactivity · excitability · fidgetiness · eagerness · impatience · keyed up · raring to go · champing at the bit
impatience
Intolerance of delay
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- testinessEasily provoked irritation
snappiness · frustration · crankiness · peevishness · short-tempered · on edge · touchy · prickly · reactive · hair-trigger
hypersensitivity
Exaggerated response to stimuli
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
- oversensitivityExcessive emotional reactivity
responsiveness · volatility · touchiness · thin-skinned · allergic reaction · overreaction
- nervous feelingsnervousness, anxiety, uneasiness, apprehension, tenseness
- restlessnessrestlessness, fidgeting, fidgets, agitation, nervousness
twitchinessstillness
Complete lack of motion
motionlessness · steadiness · stability · immobility · composure
twitchinesscalmness
Peaceful mental state
composure · serenity · tranquility · equanimity · placidity
twitchinessimperturbability
State of being unflappable
stolidity · unflappability · groundedness · levelheadedness · sangfroid
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