"Skittish" Example Sentences
1. The skittish horse bolted at the sound of a twig snapping.
2. The skittish cat jumped at every little noise.
3. She was skittish about starting a new job.
4. The skittish deer ran off when it heard our footsteps.
5. The skittish puppy cowered at the sound of thunder.
6. He had a skittish personality and was never at ease in social situations.
7. We had to approach the skittish bird very slowly to avoid scaring it away.
8. The skittish child clung to her mother's leg in unfamiliar surroundings.
9. The skittish rabbit darted into its burrow at the first sign of danger.
10. The skittish athlete was nervous before his big race.
11. The skittish investor withdrew his money from the stock market after a small dip.
12. The skittish driver swerved off the road to avoid hitting a squirrel.
13. The skittish worker was easily distracted by loud noises.
14. Trying to catch the skittish fish with a net was proving difficult.
15. The skittish actress was afraid of performing on stage in front of a large audience.
16. The skittish mice scurried away at the sound of the cat's meow.
17. The skittish hiker was cautious about traversing the rocky terrain.
18. The skittish shepherd dog barked at anything unfamiliar.
19. The skittish toddler clung tightly to her father's hand in the crowded market.
20. The skittish lizard scampered up the tree when it saw us approaching.
21. The skittish flight attendant was jumpy during turbulence.
22. The skittish bee flew away when I reached out to touch it.
23. The skittish student was uneasy about giving a presentation in front of his classmates.
24. The skittish customer was hesitant to try a new food at the restaurant.
25. The skittish kitten hid under the bed when visitors came over.
26. The skittish bird flew away at the sound of a car approaching.
27. The skittish athlete struggled to keep his nerves under control during competitions.
28. The skittish cow ran off when a group of people approached.
29. The skittish spider scurried away to safety when it saw us approaching.
30. The skittish squirrel scampered up the tree when we approached with a camera.
Common Phases
1. The
skittish horse refused to approach the new jump;
2. The
skittish cat darted under the couch at the sound of the doorbell;
3. Mike's
skittish demeanor didn't go unnoticed during his presentation;
4. The
skittish puppy shied away from my outstretched hand;
5. The
skittish deer bounded away as soon as it spotted me.