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skittish

adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example Sentences

The horse was too skittish to ride.

Synonyms

nervous, jumpy, restless, excitable, unpredictable

Antonyms

calm, steady

Collocations

skittish horse, skittish investor, skittish behavior

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