Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skittish
adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
Definition
easily frightened or excited; nervous and jumpy.
Examples
- The skittish horse bolted at the sound of thunder.
- Her skittish nature made it difficult for her to engage in crowded places.
- Children can sometimes be skittish around new experiences.
Meaning
The term describes someone or something that is unpredictable or highly reactive to movements or changes in their environment.
Synonyms
- anxious
- nervous
- fidgety
- restive
- jumpy
