skittish

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈskɪtɪʃ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈskɪtɪʃ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(skitish)


skittish
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Sense: Frivolous
Synonyms:
lively Collocations, capricious, whimsical Collocations, agitable, animated, emotional Collocations, irritable, itchy Collocations, jumpy, fearful Collocations, gay Collocations, giddy Collocations, gamesome, eruptive, on edge
Sense: Shy
Synonyms:
timid, nervous Collocations, afraid Collocations, bashful, cowardly, sensitive Collocations, shameful, tactful, self-conscious, coy Collocations, delicate Collocations, edgy Collocations


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