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What does skittish mean?

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Alison usually wasn't so skittish, but people around her didn't often fall prey to killers bent on revenge.
They are skittish and fearful of most people and talk to no one but each other.
They can also make skittish neighbors more accepting of special-needs housing.
If you're that skittish about investing, you're probably better off in a high-interest savings account anyway.
Markets remained skittish and nervous, always ready to believe the latest scare story or gloomy prognosis.
He has cast four relatively inexperienced actors who fatten up Reza's skinny and, at times, skittish characters.

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