Skittish (Adjective)
Meaning
Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The skittish mare suddenly darted to the side of the corral, startling the other horses.
- The inexperienced rider struggled to calm the skittish colt, which was spooked by the loud noises.
- The horse trainer carefully approached the skittish stallion, speaking softly to reassure it.
- The skittish pony bucked and kicked as the rider attempted to mount it for the first time.
- After being startled by a sudden noise, the skittish filly refused to enter the trailer.