nervous Nellies Synonyms

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a person or animal that tends to be timid or anxious

As the exam approached, the students transformed into nervous Nellies, their palms sweaty and hearts pounding.
The thought of public speaking sent shivers down the nervous Nellies' spines.
The job interview candidates sat nervously, each a nervous Nelly in their own right.
The first day of school was a trial by fire for the timid nervous Nellies.
The towering roller coaster made even the most adventurous souls into nervous Nellies.
The nervous Nellies in the audience fidgeted with their hands and avoided eye contact.
The arrival of the boss had a chilling effect on the nervous Nellies in the office.
The nervous Nellies preferred to stay in their comfort zones rather than venture into unknown territory.
The fear of failure prevented the nervous Nellies from taking any risks.
Despite their reputation as nervous Nellies, they could surprise others with their hidden courage when the situation demanded it.

a person or animal that tends to be timid or anxious

nervous wrecks, handwringers,worriers, pessimists, defeatists, fatalists,worrywarts

optimists,Pollyannas,

As the exam approached, the students transformed into nervous Nellies, their palms sweaty and hearts pounding.

The thought of public speaking sent shivers down the nervous Nellies' spines.

The job interview candidates sat nervously, each a nervous Nelly in their own right.

The first day of school was a trial by fire for the timid nervous Nellies.