skittish in Italian
skittish in Italian is pauroso, timoroso, capriccioso — skittish means easily frightened or startled; nervous.
skittish in Italian
pauroso
Easily scared or startled; timid.
timoroso
Easily scared or startled; timid.
capriccioso
volubile
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "skittish" in Italian?
"skittish" in Italian is pauroso, timoroso, capriccioso. 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 Italian, "skittish" is pauroso, timoroso, capriccioso.
Are there other ways to say "skittish" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "skittish": pauroso, timoroso, capriccioso, volubile.
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