Skittish

B2

What does "Skittish" mean?

easily frightened or nervous

Synonym: jumpy Opposite: calm

"Skittish" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

He was locked in my room, because she gets skittish around crowds.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S7E2

"BUTTERCUP IS A SPECIAL DOG. SHE IS EXTREMELY SKITTISH "AND TENDS TO REACT BADLY "TOWARD BLOND-HAIRED FEMALES, BRUNETTE MALES, "CHILDREN OF EITHER SEX, OTHER ANIMALS, RED CLOTHING, CABBAGE, OR ANYONE IN UNIFORM."

Gilmore Girls S1E11

But something is making this one skittish.

Modern Family S3E1

Uh, she’s a tad skittish.

Stranger Things S1E1

she knows how to approach him without making him skittish.

The Big Bang Theory S7E21

He's skittish, like a deer.

Breaking Bad S2E11

Phoebe: As a matter of fact she said that's how I am going to die. So, excuse me for being a little skittish.

Friends S9E18

He's making you conventional and skittish.

Grey's Anatomy S9E5

"Skittish" in TV shows & movies

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