Found 2 items, similar to skittishness.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: skittishness skittishness n : characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright [syn: restiveness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Skittishness Skittish \Skit"tish\, a. [See Skit, v. t.] 1. Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt. “A restiff, skittish jade.” --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster] 2. Wanton; restive; freakish; volatile; changeable; fickle. “Skittish Fortune's hall.” --Shak. [1913 Webster] -- Skit"tish*ly, adv. -- Skit"tish*ness, n. [1913 Webster]