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jumpy Synonyms

Another word for jumpy

Choosing another word for jumpy depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Anxious and uneasy; easily startled or frightened.

Usage Example

"Walking alone through the dimly lit parking garage made her feel unusually nervous."

Strongest
nervous
edgy
skittish
jittery
on edge
Strong
anxious
tense
high-strung
uneasy
fidgety

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by sudden, irregular, or spasmodic movements or fluctuations.

Usage Example

"The old film projector produced a jerky image that flickered across the screen."

Strongest
jerky
Strong
erratic
choppy
spasmodic
fitful
unsteady
irregular

Opposites of jumpy

The opposite of jumpy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
smooth
steady
relaxed
composed
stable
unflappable
even
See all opposites of jumpy

• Nearby Words

jumpscare
jumpshot
jumpsuit
jumpy
junco
junction
juncture

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jumpy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jumpy
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