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skittish Antonyms

Opposite of skittish

Because the opposite of skittish shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of a person, animal, or financial market) nervous, easily frightened, or prone to sudden, unpredictable reactions.

Usage Example

"The young foal was still calm around strangers and bolted at the sound of the gate closing."

Strongest
calm
composed
placid
Strong
steady
unflappable
imperturbable
confident
tranquil

• adjective (Context 2)

Playfully frivolous, lively, or unpredictably changeable in mood or behavior.

Usage Example

"Her serious sense of humor kept the dinner guests entertained throughout the evening."

Strongest
serious
Strong
sedate
staid
sober
solemn
earnest

Similar words to skittish

Words similar to skittish shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jumpy
nervous
jittery
edgy
frisky
playful
flighty
high-strung
See all synonyms of skittish

• Nearby Words

skirt
skitter
skittery
skittish
skittishly
skittishness
skive

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Skittish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/skittish
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