Definitions
- Describing a physical sensation of sudden, involuntary muscle movements. - Referring to a state of nervousness or anxiety that causes fidgeting or restlessness. - Talking about a tendency to react quickly and impulsively to external stimuli.
- Describing a state of nervousness or anxiety that causes shaking or trembling. - Referring to a feeling of unease or apprehension that manifests physically. - Talking about a tendency to be easily startled or jumpy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of nervousness or anxiety.
- 2Both words can manifest physically in the body.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of calm or composure.
- 4Both words can be caused by external stimuli or internal factors.
- 5Both words are informal in tone.
What is the difference?
- 1Physical manifestation: Twitchiness involves sudden, involuntary muscle movements while jitteriness involves shaking or trembling.
- 2Intensity: Jitteriness suggests a higher level of nervousness or anxiety than twitchiness.
- 3Cause: Twitchiness is often caused by external stimuli while jitteriness can be caused by both external and internal factors.
- 4Duration: Jitteriness may last longer than twitchiness.
- 5Connotation: Twitchiness is associated with a more impulsive or reactive response while jitteriness suggests a more apprehensive or fearful response.
Remember this!
Twitchiness and jitteriness both describe a state of nervousness or anxiety that manifests physically. However, twitchiness involves sudden, involuntary muscle movements and a tendency to react impulsively to external stimuli. On the other hand, jitteriness involves shaking or trembling and a higher level of nervousness or anxiety that may be caused by both external and internal factors.
