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How to pronounce “skittish

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Pronunciation guide for skittish

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of skittish with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Depressed dogs, cats with OCD -- what animal madness means for us humansIt made them braver, less skittish,
Definition summary
Easily scared or startled; timid.

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How to pronounce skittish

Depressed dogs, cats with OCD -- what animal madness means for us humans

It made them braver, less skittish,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “skittish

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Easily scared or startled; timid.
  • Wanton; changeable; fickle.
  • Difficult to manage; tricky.

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