skittishness meaning

UK US /ˈskɪtɪʃnəs/ 3 syllables

skittishness (noun): characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright.

Definition of skittishness

  1. characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

    Synonyms: restiveness

    Type of: nervousness

    Related forms: skittish

How to pronounce skittishness

skittishness is pronounced /ˈskɪtɪʃnəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in SS · 12-letter words

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