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What is another word for most skittish?

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Superlative for easily excitable with an excessive amount of energy
“He could be a pillar of strength and steadiness when need required, and then in a trice turn and become as skittish and excitable as a young colt.”
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Superlative for faint of heart and easily frightened
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“In general, bonding with a horse is like gaining the trust of a skittish child.”
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Superlative for showing or feeling anxiety, insecurity or uncertainty
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“Marketing organizations and travel suppliers have been quite skittish about the upcoming season.”
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(of a person) Superlative for playfully frivolous or unpredictable
“Ganatra brings a quiet, sensual intensity to her role in Chutney Popcorn, perfectly complementing Hennessy's skittish character.”
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Superlative for playful in a flirtatious way
“Mabel was skittish and flirty, twisting around on the lead as she tried to show herself off.”
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Superlative for quick or likely to change consistently
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“Amid skittish markets, a sharp fall in S&P index futures had fed through to the stock market.”
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Superlative for rather offbeat or eccentric
“The picture's skittish sense of humor is typified by the inclusion of Roger Moore sending up as far as is legally possible his turn as James Bond.”
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Superlative for silly, especially in a childish way
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Superlative for irritable and quick to take offense at petty things
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Superlative for cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something
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