the feeling of being nervous or easily frightened, or nervous behaviour

With worries about another recession and consumer skittishness, companies are not likely to hire in huge numbers. 由于对另一次经济衰退的担忧和消费者的紧张不安，公司不可能大量招聘。

I think her skittishness is only nerves. 我觉得她的不安只是紧张所至。