skittishly

• Adverbe décrivant un comportement nerveux, agité ou facilement effrayé, souvent utilisé pour des animaux (surtout les chevaux) ou des personnes qui se comportent de manière fébrile et imprévisible.

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.

   de manière nerveuse ou agitée

   • 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.

   Synonymesanxiouslynervouslyrestlesslyuneasily

   Antonymescalmlycomposedlyserenelysteadily

2. Playfully or unpredictablyC1informal

   In a lively, playful, or unpredictable manner.

   de manière espiègle ou imprévisible

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

   Synonymescapriciouslyerraticallyfriskilyplayfullyunpredictablywhimsically

   Antonymescalmlypredictablyseriouslysoberlysteadily