skittish

As adjectives the difference between skittish and vociferous

is that skittish is easily scared or startled; timid while vociferous is making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.

As adjectives the difference between shy and skittish

is that shy is easily frightened; timid while skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.

As a verb shy

is to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy

is an act of throwing.

Impulsive is a related term of skittish.

As adjectives the difference between impulsive and skittish

is that impulsive is having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent while skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.

As a noun impulsive

is that which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.

Skittish is a related term of shocked.

As adjectives the difference between skittish and shocked

is that skittish is easily scared or startled; timid while shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

As a verb shocked is

(shock).

Panicked is a related term of skittish.

As adjectives the difference between panicked and skittish

is that panicked is experiencing or in a state of panic while skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.

As a verb panicked

is (panic).

Insecure is a related term of skittish.

As adjectives the difference between insecure and skittish

is that insecure is not secure while skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.

Skittish is a related term of worried.

As adjectives the difference between skittish and worried

is that skittish is easily scared or startled; timid while worried is thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

As a verb worried is

(worry).

As adjectives the difference between bashful and skittish

is that bashful is inclined to avoid notice while skittish is easily scared or startled; timid.

Skittish is a related term of tremulous.

As adjectives the difference between skittish and tremulous

is that skittish is easily scared or startled; timid while tremulous is trembling, quivering, or shaking.

Skittish is a related term of vacillating.

As adjectives the difference between skittish and vacillating

is that skittish is easily scared or startled; timid while vacillating is liable to vacillate; wavering, irresolute.

As a verb vacillating is

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