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skittery Synonyms

Another word for skittery

Choosing another word for skittery depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easily startled, nervous, or restlessly unpredictable; skittish.

Usage Example

"The rescued colt remained skittish around strangers for several weeks before finally settling into his new pasture."

Strongest
skittish
jumpy
Strong
flighty
jittery
edgy
fidgety
nervous
restless

• adjective (Context 2)

Moving or darting about with light, rapid, and erratic motions.

Usage Example

"Small, scurrying crabs vanished into the wet sand as soon as our shadows crossed the tide pool."

Strong
scurrying
scuttling
darting
erratic

Opposites of skittery

The opposite of skittery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calm
composed
steady
placid
slow
lumbering
serene
sluggish
See all opposites of skittery

• Nearby Words

skirting
skit
skitter
skittery
skittish
skittishly
skittishness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Skittery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/skittery
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