skittishly

• ظرف يصف سلوكًا يتسم بالتوتر والقلق وسرعة الانفعال والخوف، ويُستخدم غالبًا للحيوانات (خاصة الخيول) أو للأشخاص الذين يتصرفون باضطراب وتهيّج ولا يمكن التنبؤ به.

An adverb describing behavior that is nervous, restless, or easily startled, often used in reference to animals (especially horses) or people acting in a fidgety, unpredictable manner.

1. Nervously or restlesslyC1formal

   In a way that shows nervousness, restlessness, or lack of concentration.

   بتوتر وقلق

   • The horse moved skittishly at the sound of thunder.
   • She glanced skittishly around the room during the interview.
   • He answered the questions skittishly, avoiding eye contact.

   المرادفاتanxiouslynervouslyrestlesslyuneasily

   الأضدادcalmlycomposedlyserenelysteadily

2. Playfully or unpredictablyC1informal

   In a lively, playful, or unpredictable manner.

   بمرح أو بشكل غير متوقع

   • The puppy ran skittishly around the garden.
   • Children played skittishly in the park, chasing each other.
   • Her mood changed skittishly from laughter to tears.

   المرادفاتcapriciouslyerraticallyfriskilyplayfullyunpredictablywhimsically

   الأضدادcalmlypredictablyseriouslysoberlysteadily