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单词 nervous Nellie
释义

nervous Nellie

noun

nervous Nel·​lie -ˈne-lē How to pronounce nervous Nellie (audio)
variants or nervous Nelly
plural nervous Nellies
often capitalized 1st N
: a timid or worrisome person

Synonyms

  • handwringer
  • worrier
  • worrywart
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Example Sentences

My sister is a real nervous Nellie when it comes to flying. many new parents are nervous Nellies when it comes to the health of their babies

Word History

Etymology

from the name Nellie

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

nervous Nellie

noun

variants or nervous Nelly
as in nervous wreck
a person who is inclined to worry many new parents are nervous Nellies when it comes to the health of their babies

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • nervous wreck
  • handwringer
  • worrier
  • worrywart
  • defeatist
  • fatalist
  • pessimist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • optimist
  • Pollyanna
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