skittishness (Meaning)

Wordnet

skittishness (n)

characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

The skittishness of the deer made it difficult for the hunter to approach.
Her skittishness in social situations stems from her past experiences with bullying.
The horse's skittishness caused it to rear and buck, unseating its rider.
The dog's skittishness around strangers made it difficult to walk in crowded areas.
The skittishness of the stock market led investors to pull back their money.
The skittishness of the witness on the stand undermined the prosecution's case.
The skittishness of the students made it hard for the teacher to maintain order in class.
The skittishness of the baby bird prevented it from flying out of the nest.
The skittishness of the employees in the face of the CEO's arrival made the atmosphere tense.
The skittishness of the government in responding to the crisis led to widespread panic.

characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

anxiety, tension, edginess, unease, nerves, jitteriness, apprehensiveness, jumpiness, worry, apprehension

sureness, self-assurance, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness,confidence, confidence, self-confidence, equilibrium, coolness

The skittishness of the deer made it difficult for the hunter to approach.

Her skittishness in social situations stems from her past experiences with bullying.

The horse's skittishness caused it to rear and buck, unseating its rider.

The dog's skittishness around strangers made it difficult to walk in crowded areas.