skittish

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Adjective skittish has 1 sense

skittish, spooky, nervous - unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
Antonym: unexcitable (indirect, via excitable)

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Skittish

Definition:

Adjective:

1. Nervous, easily frightened, or easily startled.

2. Unpredictable or fickle in behavior or decision-making.

Sense:

Noun:

1. No specific sense found.

Usage examples:

1. Adjective:

a. The skittish kitten hid under the bed whenever a loud noise startled her.

b. Investors are becoming skittish about the uncertain future of the stock market.

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2. Noun:

No sense found.