nervous Nellie (Meaning)
nervous Nellie
a person or animal that tends to be timid or anxious
Synonyms & Antonyms of nervous Nellie
nervous Nellie Sentence Examples
- The interview left me a nervous Nellie, my hands trembling and my mind racing.
- Emily was a classic nervous Nellie, always worrying about every little detail.
- The public speaking terrified the nervous Nellie, his voice quavering and his knees knocking.
- As a nervous Nellie, Peter anxiously checked his watch, fearing he would be late for the meeting.
- The exam sent shivers down my spine, transforming me into a nervous Nellie.
- Sarah's nervousness was apparent in her fidgeting and deep breaths, a true nervous Nellie.
- The first day of school always turned me into a nervous Nellie, filled with both excitement and trepidation.
- The shy and insecure boy was known as the class's nervous Nellie, often blushing and avoiding eye contact.
- The nervous Nellie avoided social gatherings, preferring the comfort of his own home.
- The approaching deadline made me an unbearable nervous Nellie, pacing the floor and unable to focus.
FAQs About the word nervous Nellie
a person or animal that tends to be timid or anxious
nervous wreck, worrier,handwringer, worrywart, defeatist,fatalist, pessimist
optimist,Pollyanna,
The interview left me a nervous Nellie, my hands trembling and my mind racing.
Emily was a classic nervous Nellie, always worrying about every little detail.
The public speaking terrified the nervous Nellie, his voice quavering and his knees knocking.
As a nervous Nellie, Peter anxiously checked his watch, fearing he would be late for the meeting.
