twitchings
Small muscle spasms
Twitchings is the plural of twitching—small, sudden, involuntary movements or spasms.
The word usually describes observable bodily jerks: the twitchings of a sleeping dog, nervous twitchings around his eye.
It can also characterize restless or agitated motion more broadly: the twitchings of a dying industry.
Sudden involuntary muscle contractions
- ticsInvoluntary repetitive movements
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- contractionsShortened word forms
jerks · cramps · fibrillations · myoclonus · quivers · shudders · trembles · jolts
Nervous agitation
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
- restlessnessState of unease
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- uneaseMild persistent worry
edginess · tension · apprehension · agitation · jumpiness · nervousness · trembling · shaking
State of being bothered
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
discomfort · restless legs · itchiness · prickling · pins and needles · tingling · sensitivity · irritability
Intense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
- expectancyLikelihood of occurrence
spasms
Sudden involuntary muscle contractions
- ticsInvoluntary repetitive movements
- tremorsSlight shaking movements
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
contractions · jerks · cramps · fibrillations · myoclonus · quivers · shudders · trembles · jolts · flinches
jitters
Nervous agitation
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
- restlessnessState of unease
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
unease · edginess · tension · apprehension · agitation · jumpiness · nervousness · trembling · shaking · quivering
annoyance
State of being bothered
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
frustration · discomfort · restless legs · itchiness · prickling · pins and needles · tingling · sensitivity · irritability · overstimulation
eagerness
Intense willingness to act
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
twitchingsgraceful movements
Elegant, fluid physical actions
gliding · continuous motion · stillness · smoothness · fluidity
twitchingsstillness
Complete lack of motion
motionlessness · immobility · repose · rest · stasis
- eye twitchingInvoluntary eyelid muscle contractions
- muscle twitchingInvoluntary fiber contractions
- twitching eyeInvoluntary eyelid spasm
- nose twitchingRapid nasal movement