adjective
- easily frightened or startled; nervous and jumpy
- unpredictable in behavior; changeable or unreliable
Examples
- The skittish horse shied away from the loud noise.
- She felt skittish about walking alone at night.
- The cat became skittish whenever strangers visited.
- Investors are skittish about the volatile market conditions.
- He’s been skittish around commitment since his last relationship.
- The skittish deer bolted at the first sign of movement.