英语词汇“skittishness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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We've been skittish about taking on such a large mortgage. the skittish colt leapt up when we approached

Recent Examples on the Web While shy and skittish at first, Nebelungs are quick to warm up to family members and love playtime.

Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 But that’s a nonstarter for schools skittish about losing donations.

Melissa Korn, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Squirrels are resourceful, humorous, scary, quizzical, territorial and skittish.

Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 Privacy changes from Apple have affected its advertising business, and rising inflation and economic uncertainty have made advertisers skittish.

Kalley Huang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Thousands of people showed up for this year’s parade — organizers had expected a large crowd — even as many New Yorkers remain skittish about massive, potentially virus-spreading public events.

Bobby Caina Calvan, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2022 Yet Democrats remain skittish to promote these programs in what seems to be a strange side effect of the party’s refusal to fully embrace progressivism.

Jasper Craven, The New Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 Investors get more reluctant to invest and consumers get more skittish about spending.

Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Despite a recent spate of clearances for digital therapeutics, there are signs that the FDA may still be somewhat skittish about an app to treat suicidality.

Mario Aguilar, STAT, 28 July 2022 See More

单词	skittishness
释义	skittish adjective skit·tish ˈski-tish 1 a : lively or frisky in action : capricious b : variable, fluctuating 2 : easily frightened : restive a skittish horse 3 a : coy, bashful b : marked by extreme caution : wary skittish investors skittishly adverb skittishness noun Synonyms excitable fiddle-footed flighty fluttery high-strung hyper hyperactive hyperexcitable hyperkinetic jittery jumpy nervous skittery spasmodic spooky See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We've been skittish about taking on such a large mortgage. the skittish colt leapt up when we approached Recent Examples on the Web While shy and skittish at first, Nebelungs are quick to warm up to family members and love playtime. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 But that’s a nonstarter for schools skittish about losing donations. Melissa Korn, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Squirrels are resourceful, humorous, scary, quizzical, territorial and skittish. Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022 Privacy changes from Apple have affected its advertising business, and rising inflation and economic uncertainty have made advertisers skittish. Kalley Huang, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 Thousands of people showed up for this year’s parade — organizers had expected a large crowd — even as many New Yorkers remain skittish about massive, potentially virus-spreading public events. Bobby Caina Calvan, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Mar. 2022 Yet Democrats remain skittish to promote these programs in what seems to be a strange side effect of the party’s refusal to fully embrace progressivism. Jasper Craven, The New Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 Investors get more reluctant to invest and consumers get more skittish about spending. Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 Despite a recent spate of clearances for digital therapeutics, there are signs that the FDA may still be somewhat skittish about an app to treat suicidality. Mario Aguilar, STAT, 28 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from skit- (probably from Old Norse skyt-) + -ish First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition skittish adjective skit·tish ˈski-tish : easily frightened a skittish horse skittishness noun as in anxiety a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements because of the horse's skittishness and temperamental nature, only experienced riders should ride him Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance anxiety worry unease jumpiness jitteriness apprehensiveness nerves fidgetiness tension edginess flightiness restiveness fidgets restlessness upset apprehension agitation trepidation freneticism anxiousness uneasiness franticness perturbation tenseness agita feverishness disquiet jitters hand-wringing shakes shivers butterflies willies dither heebie-jeebies jimjams Antonyms & Near Antonyms confidence sureness self-assurance control self-confidence ease imperturbability coolness composure calmness equanimity tranquility collectedness aplomb easiness equilibrium poise calm tranquillity self-control tranquilness repose self-possession See More
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