skittishness

/ˈskɪtɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being nervous, easily frightened, or unpredictable.
    • Market skittishness caused many investors to sell their stocks.
    • The skittishness of the young horse made it difficult to approach.
    • Her skittishness about public speaking faded after a few classes.
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