skittishly

[ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.li]

skittishly Definition

in a way that is easily frightened or nervous and lacks confidence.

Using skittishly: Examples

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  • Example

    The horse was skittishly prancing around the field.

  • Example

    She smiled skittishly, unsure of what to say.

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    He answered the question skittishly, as if he was afraid of being wrong.

skittishly Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: skittishly in Brief

The adverb 'skittishly' [ˈskɪt.ɪʃ.li] describes someone or something that is easily frightened, nervous, and lacks confidence. It is often used to describe animals or people who are jumpy or anxious, as in 'The horse was skittishly prancing around the field.'