All jerky synonyms

adjective jerky

• irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
• spasmodic — pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
• erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
• fitful — coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.
• bumpy — A bumpy road or path has a lot of bumps on it.
• jumpy — subject to sudden, involuntary starts, especially from nervousness, fear, excitement, etc.
• bouncy — Someone or something that is bouncy is very lively.
• rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
• shuddering — trembling or quivering with fear, dread, cold, etc.
• lurching — Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
• jolting — to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly: The bus jolted its passengers as it went down the rocky road.
• uncontrolled — to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops.
• shaking — an act or instance of shaking, rocking, swaying, etc.
• convulsive — A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled.
• jarring — to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
• paroxysmal — any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
• shaky — tending to shake or tremble.
• tremulous — (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
• twitchy — twitching or tending to twitch.
• uncontrollable — incapable of being controlled or restrained: uncontrollable anger.