What does skittishly mean?

Definitions for skittishly
skit·tish·ly

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. skittishlyadverb

    in a skittish manner

    "the horse pranced around skittishly"

Wiktionary

  1. skittishlyadverb

    In a skittish manner.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Skittishlyadverb

    Wantonly; uncertainly; sickly.

    Etymology: from skittish.

ChatGPT

  1. skittishly

    Skittishly refers to behaving or moving in a timid, nervous, or jumpy manner, often due to fear or lack of confidence. It can involve exhibiting feelings of anxiety or unease, being easily frightened or startled.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of skittishly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of skittishly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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