Skittish(adjective)
Nervous, easily frightened, or easily upset.
Hindi meaning:चंचल
Synonyms: Jittery, Nervous, Timid, Restless
Antonyms: Calm, Steady, Confident, Composed
Example: The skittish horse moved back when it heard a sudden noise.
Trick to remember: “Skit” ki tarah idhar-udhar jumpy rehna, chhoti baat pe dar jana = skittish.
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