What does skittishness mean?
Definitions for skittishness
skit·tish·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
skittishness, restivenessnoun
characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
Wiktionary
skittishnessnoun
The property of being skittish.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Skittishnessnoun
Wantonness; fickleness.
Etymology: from skittish.
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skittishness
Skittishness refers to the state of being easily scared or disturbed; unpredictable, restless, or nervous behavior. It often manifests as an overreaction to unexpected or unpredictable situations. It is commonly used to describe animals, especially those that are easily frightened, but can also apply to people who are nervous or jumpy.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of skittishness in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of skittishness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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