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skittishly Synonyms

Another word for skittishly

Choosing another word for skittishly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a nervous, excitable, or easily startled manner.

Usage Example

"The young foal backed away nervously when the barn door slammed shut."

Strongest
nervously
anxiously
Strong
uneasily
timidly
restlessly
apprehensively
edgily
warily
jumpy

• adverb (Context 2)

In a playfully lively, frivolous, or unpredictably fickle manner.

Usage Example

"The kitten darted friskily across the living room rug, chasing a sunbeam."

Strongest
friskily
Strong
capriciously
flightily
playfully
erratically
whimsically

Opposites of skittishly

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

calmly
staidly
confidently
boldly
predictably
composedly
solemnly
reliably
See all opposites of skittishly

• Nearby Words

skitter
skittery
skittish
skittishly
skittishness
skittle
skittles

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