nebbishes
The word “nebbishes” has 3 syllables: neb-bish-es
It's pronounced as /ˈnɛbɪʃɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for nebbishes?
In the thesaurus, “nebbishes” has 15 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nebbishes along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nebbishes
- cowards
- doormats
- jellyfish
- mice
- milquetoasts
- namby-pambies
- nervous Nellies
- pushovers
- pussies
- reeds
- sheep
- weaklings
- wimps
- wusses
- wussies
Antonyms for nebbishes
- mensches
- stalwarts
Meanings of nebbishes
- noun
- One who is fearful and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.
Example Sentences
- He tends to attract nebbishes who rely on him for everything.
- The show's protagonist is often surrounded by a group of nebbishes who provide comic relief.
- Despite his efforts to be assertive, he always seems to end up with a bunch of nebbishes as friends.
- She's tired of dating nebbishes who can't make decisions for themselves.
- The comedy film features a cast of hilarious nebbishes who get into all sorts of amusing predicaments.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nebbishes, such as: cowards, doormats, jellyfish, mensches, mice, milquetoasts, namby-pambies.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
namby-pambies
- cowards
- doormats
- jellyfish
- mice
- milquetoasts
- nebbishes
- nervous Nellies
- pushovers
- pussies
- reeds
- sheep
- weaklings
- wimps
- wusses
- wussies