Sensitive and Skittery

Sensitive

Sensitive adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

Skittery and sensitive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Skittery" instead an adjective "Sensitive".

Skittery

Skittery adjective - Easily excited by nature.
Usage example: chickadees are skittery creatures, so don't expect them to linger at the bird feeder

Sensitive and skittery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sensitive" instead an adjective "Skittery".
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