Definition of Skittish

scared by even the smallest of things

Examples of Skittish in a sentence

The skittish horse stood on his hind legs when the rabbit rushed by him.  🔊

Since the toddler is very skittish, she jumps at the slightest noise.  🔊

My skittish little brother ran to my parents’ room when he heard the fireworks.  🔊

Around her boyfriend, Karen appears skittish as though she is waiting to be hit.  🔊

The skittish investor was ready to unload his stock when the value dropped by a mere ten cents.  🔊

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