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Definition of flightiness

flightiness

/ˈflaɪ.ti.nəs/
fligh · ti · ness
Adverb:flightily
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Adjective:flighty
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being fickle, capricious, frivolous, or irresponsible, especially in shifting quickly from one interest or impulse to another.

Example

"His reputation for flightiness made potential business partners hesitant to commit to a long-term contract."

2

A tendency to be easily startled, nervous, or skittish (especially of an animal such as a horse).

Example

"The trainer spent weeks working to calm the young mare's natural flightiness around loud noises."

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• Rhymes for flightiness

• Nearby Words

flicker
flickeringly
flight
flightiness
flightless
flightlessness
flightline

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flightiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flightiness
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