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Restless vs Jumpy - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between restless and jumpy

is that restless is not allowing or affording rest while jumpy is nervous and excited.

restless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not allowing or affording rest.
    • The night before his wedding was a restless one.
  • Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
    • He was a restless child.
    She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
  • Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
    • A restless ambition.
  • Deprived of rest or sleep.
    • They remained restless , sitting by the window the entire night.

    Derived terms

    * restlessly * restlessness

    Synonyms

    * antsy

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    jumpy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Nervous and excited.