12% skittish
Because they are a prey animal.
Sally has a skittish personality so she has trouble making friends.
Skittish is an adjective.
Skittish was created in 2000.
Wild deer are usually very skittish animals and must be stalked and killed quietly to avoid alerting the deer and any others nearby. Though now with deer having so much contact with humans they are often quite unafraid of people. Their behavior really depends of where you live and the population density of deer as well as humans.
Raccoons are skittish and definitely not apathetic.
Can not make that horse stand still, must be in a skittish mood today
Kevin has a skittish personality so she has trouble making friends.
The cat appeared skittish, racing around the house and jumping up on the bookcase.
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You just have to keep petting and playing with them. They will remain skittish if you don't handle them quiet frequently.