skittishly

• Adverb, das ein nervöses, unruhiges oder leicht erschreckbares Verhalten beschreibt, oft bei Tieren (besonders Pferden) oder bei Menschen, die sich hastig und unberechenbar verhalten.

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.

   Nervös oder unruhig

   • 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.

   Synonymeanxiouslynervouslyrestlesslyuneasily

   Antonymecalmlycomposedlyserenelysteadily

2. Playfully or unpredictablyC1informal

   In a lively, playful, or unpredictable manner.

   Verspielt oder unberechenbar

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

   Synonymecapriciouslyerraticallyfriskilyplayfullyunpredictablywhimsically

   Antonymecalmlypredictablyseriouslysoberlysteadily