SKITTISH

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

Synonyms:

flighty; nervous; skittish; spooky

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Adjectives

Similar:

excitable (easily excited)

Derivation:

skittishness (characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright)

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