nervous Nellies

The phrase “nervous Nellies” has 4 syllables: ner-vous Nel-lies

It's pronounced as /ˈnɜːr.vəs ˈnɛl.iːz/


What is synonym and antonym for nervous Nellies?

In the thesaurus, “nervous Nellies” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nervous Nellies along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nervous Nellies

Antonyms for nervous Nellies

  • Pollyannas
  • optimists

Example Sentences

  • The team leader urged the nervous Nellies in the group to stay calm and focus on the task at hand.
  • Some people are such nervous Nellies that they worry about problems that haven't even happened yet.
  • The instructor reassured the nervous Nellies in the class that the test would not be too difficult.
  • He told the nervous Nellies in the audience not to panic, as the technical issue would be fixed soon.
  • Despite being labeled as nervous Nellies, the cautious members of the crew ensured everyone's safety.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nervous Nellies, such as: Pollyannas, defeatists, fatalists, handwringers, nervous wrecks, optimists, pessimists.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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