skittish

UK
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
US
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/

Translations

skittishadjective
skittisher
Comp.
skittishest
Super.
UK
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
US
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/
The skittish horse refused to cross the bridge.
Пугливая лошадь отказалась переходить мост.
The skittish cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm.
Нервный кот спрятался под кроватью во время грозы.
The skittish investor pulled out of the deal at the last minute.
Непостоянный инвестор вышел из сделки в последний момент.

Definitions

skittishadjective
Easily frightened or excited; nervous or jumpy.
The skittish horse bolted at the sound of the thunder.
Unpredictably changeable or fickle.
Investors are wary of the skittish stock market.
Lively and playful; frisky.
The skittish puppies bounded around the yard.