skittish in German
skittish in German is scheu, schreckhaft, launisch — skittish means easily frightened or startled; nervous.
skittish in German
scheu
Easily scared or startled; timid.
schreckhaft
Easily scared or startled; timid.
launisch
unberechenbar
What does "skittish" mean?
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adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
"The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder."
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adj Unpredictable or hard to control.
"Negotiations stalled because of the skittish political climate."
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skittish in a sentence
- The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder.
- Investors turned skittish after the market dropped.
- Negotiations stalled because of the skittish political climate.
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What is "skittish" in German?
"skittish" in German is scheu, schreckhaft, launisch. skittish means: Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
How do you use "skittish" in a sentence?
Example: "The horse grew skittish at the sound of thunder." In German, "skittish" is scheu, schreckhaft, launisch.
Are there other ways to say "skittish" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "skittish": scheu, schreckhaft, launisch, unberechenbar.
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