Skittishness
Skittishness noun - A state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements.
Usage example: because of the horse's skittishness and temperamental nature, only experienced riders should ride him
Tenseness and skittishness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tenseness" instead a noun "Skittishness".
Tenseness
Tenseness noun - The physical condition of being stretched or strained.
Skittishness and tenseness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Skittishness" instead a noun "Tenseness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- anxiety and skittishness
- anxiety and tenseness
- agitation and skittishness
- agitation and tenseness
- worry and skittishness
- worry and tenseness
- disquiet and skittishness
- disquiet and tenseness
- nervousness and skittishness
- nervousness and tenseness
- tension and skittishness
- tension and tenseness
- trepidation and skittishness
- trepidation and tenseness
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Tenseness and Skittishness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittishness/tenseness
Skittishness & Tenseness. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittishness/tenseness>.
Tenseness or Skittishness. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/skittishness/tenseness.
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