Nerveless and Skittery

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Nerveless adjective - Lacking strength of will or character.

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Skittery is an antonym for nerveless.

Nearby Word: nerve

Skittery adjective - Easily excited by nature.

Usage example: chickadees are skittery creatures, so don't expect them to linger at the bird feeder

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Nerveless is an antonym for skittery.

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