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skittishness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | restiveness |
| Type of | nervousness |
| Derivation | skittish |
Examples of skittishness
skittishness
In fact, the government's skittishness about the issue has only raised anxieties.
From the time.com
Numerous polls detail a heavy case of skittishness among corporate leadership.
From the ocregister.com
Despite public skittishness, however, last week's testimony made three things clear.
From the time.com
Shooting will increase their skittishness, thus hindering enjoyable wildlife viewing.
From the kentucky.com
Typical Russian skittishness about American missile defenses cannot drive this debate.
From the washingtontimes.com
His candidacy is about the steadiness that replaced years of skittishness.
From the sfgate.com
Once again, Corporate America seems about to shake off its skittishness.
From the businessweek.com
Stephen Russell Murray's Leopold has a wonderfully haunted look and a sweaty skittishness.
From the washingtonpost.com
Homebuyers, builders and lenders alike showed summertime skittishness.
From the ocregister.com
- Characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
- (skittish) unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
- Skittish is a Mike Doughty album recorded with indie rock producer Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, Bongwater, B.A.L.L., Daniel Johnston) in one day, July 5, 1996, and mixed on July 6. ...
- (skittish) Easily scared or startled; timid
