rockiness

¹

[ rok-ee-nis ]

noun

1. the state or condition of being rocky.

rockiness

²

[ rok-ee-nis ]

noun

1. the state or condition of a person who is shaky or unsteady, as from drinking, fatigue, or illness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rockiness¹

First recorded in 1605–15; rocky ¹ + -ness

Origin of rockiness²

rocky ² + -ness

Example Sentences

Given the rockiness that retail companies expect to face in the next few months because of slowing consumer spending, pricing challenges and a possible recession, that’s a problem.

From New York Times

Even still, stocks are hanging onto healthy gains for the year despite recent rockiness.

From Seattle Times

And early-season rockiness is not something with which these Caps — with such a stable, reliable core — has had to deal.

From Washington Post

However, with the Fed starting to tighten monetary policy after offering massive support to help the economy endure the coronavirus pandemic, some investors are prepared for potential rockiness.

From Reuters

Instead, the need for people to travel great distances speaks to the rockiness of the roll-out thus far.

From Salon