SKITTISH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SKITTISH?

Need another word that means the same as “skittish”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “skittish” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Skittish” are: flighty, nervous, spooky, restive, excitable, playful, lively, high-spirited, frisky, coltish

Skittish as an Adjective

Definitions of "Skittish" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “skittish” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.
• (of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable.
• Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses.

Synonyms of "Skittish" as an adjective (10 Words)

coltish	Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behaviour. Their impossibly coltish legs.
excitable	(of tissue or a cell) responsive to stimulation. A rather excitable young man.
flighty	Guided by whim and fancy. Her mother was a flighty Southern belle.
frisky	Playful like a lively kitten. He bounds about like a frisky pup.
high-spirited	Joyously unrestrained.
lively	Full of zest or vigor. This whole lively world.
nervous	Of or relating to the nervous system. Nervous disease.
playful	Intended for one’s own or others’ amusement rather than seriously. A playful tomboy who loves to dress up.
restive	Impatient especially under restriction or delay. He reiterated his determination to hold the restive republics together.
spooky	Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses. I bet this place is really spooky late at night.

Usage Examples of "Skittish" as an adjective

• A skittish chestnut mare.
• Skittish investors withdrew their money from equity markets.
• My skittish and immature mother.

Associations of "Skittish" (30 Words)

afraid	Filled with fear or apprehension. Afraid to ask questions.
amaze	Affect with wonder. Your ability to speak six languages amazes me.
amazed	Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. He was amazed at how modern everything was.
astonish	Surprise or impress (someone) greatly. You never fail to astonish me.
astonished	Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed. We were astonished to hear of this decision.
astounding	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. An astounding achievement.
coward	A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. They had run away the cowards.
cowardice	Lack of bravery. His 11th hour decision not to hold an election led to accusations of cowardice.
daze	A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment. She was dazed by his revelations.
eerie	Suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious. An eerie green glow in the sky.
excitable	Easily excited. A rather excitable young man.
fear	Avoid doing something because one is afraid. I cowered in fear as bullets whizzed past.
fearful	Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted- P.B.Shelley. Fearful slum conditions.
flighty	Fickle and irresponsible. Flighty young girls.
gruesome	Causing repulsion or horror; grisly. The most gruesome murder.
nervous	Of or relating to the nervous system. Staying in the house on her own made her nervous.
paralyze	Cause to be paralyzed and immobile. The poison paralyzed him.
redoubtable	Inspiring fear- G.H.Johnston. The redoubtable ladies.
scare	Become scared. I don t think I scare easily.
scared	Made afraid. He s scared to come to you and ask for help.
shock	Collect or gather into shocks. The old car needed a new set of shocks.
shocked	Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.
spooky	Easily frightened; nervous. Some horses are more spooky by nature than others.
startle	Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm. She startled when I walked into the room.
stun	Knock unconscious or into a dazed or semi-conscious state. The man was stunned by a blow to the head.
stupefy	Make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow. The amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents.
stupor	The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally. A drunken stupor.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. Joe was surprised that he enjoyed the journey.
surprised	Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. There was a surprised silence.
uneasy	Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner. An uneasy silence.