Defeatist
Defeatist noun - One who emphasizes bad aspects or conditions and expects the worst.
Nervous Nellie and defeatist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nervous Nellie" instead a noun "Defeatist".
Nervous Nellie
Nervous Nellie noun - A person who is inclined to worry.
Usage example: many new parents are nervous Nellies when it comes to the health of their babies
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Synonyms for Nervous Nellie
Defeatist and nervous Nellie are semantically related. You can use "Defeatist" instead a noun phrase "Nervous Nellie".
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