Skittish Synonyms and Antonyms

skĭtĭsh
Frivolous
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. lively
  2. capricious
  3. whimsical
Antonyms:
  1. calm
  2. unworried
  3. collected
  4. easy-going
  5. solemn
  6. laid-back

Words Related to Skittish

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Skittish Sentence Examples

  • Are stallions always skittish like that?

  • She was still skittish, so he hadn't done much examining of her.

  • Any filly would be skittish about going into a stable where the ghost of another lingered.

  • Some dogs are skittish and don't particularly care for their paws being handled or their nails being touched.

  • He said that the nuclear Powers became skittish even at the mention of nuclear disarmament.

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