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Definition skittish in British English

skittish adjective

adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
1

nervous or worried and likely to change your opinion about something

Example

Skittish investors have already removed their money.

Example

Internet users had been skittish about shopping online.

Synonyms and related words
worried nervous upset fickle capricious flighty
1.1

used about horses that are nervous and may do something suddenly

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
1.2

likely to change suddenly and not able to be depended on

Example

skittish financial markets

Example

a skittish young girl

Synonyms and related words
variable brief short-term
Definition skittish in British English