n. The state or character of being skittish, in any sense of that word.
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n. characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
Word Usage
"It's unclear whether Bishop has a longstanding history of not JUST SAYING IT: YOU WILL FAIL, or if his skittishness is a recent phenomenon having something to do with the bank down the road"