skit·tish 
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/ adjective
/ˈskɪtɪʃ/ adjective [more skittish; most skittish] 1 of an animal : easily frightened or excited
▪ a skittish horse 2 : nervous or fearful about doing something
▪ We've been skittish about taking on such a large mortgage. ▪ skittish consumers/investors 3 chiefly US : tending to change often : not dependable or stable
▪ a skittish stock market
▪ a skittish horse
▪ We've been skittish about taking on such a large mortgage. ▪ skittish consumers/investors
▪ a skittish stock market
— skit·tish·ly adverb
— skit·tish·ness noun [noncount]
