Nervous Nellie and Wimp

Nervous Nellie

Nervous Nellie noun - A person who is inclined to worry.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Nervous Nellie

Wimp and nervous Nellie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wimp" instead a noun phrase "Nervous Nellie".

Wimp

Wimp noun - A person without strength of character.
Usage example: what kind of wimp would just give in to peer pressure?
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Wimp

Nervous Nellie and wimp are semantically related. You can use "Nervous Nellie" instead a noun "Wimp".

Nearby Words: wimpy, wimpish, wimple
Cite this Source
Wimp and Nervous Nellie. (2017). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nervous_nellie/wimp
Nervous Nellie & Wimp. N.p., 2017. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/nervous_nellie/wimp>.
Wimp or Nervous Nellie. 2017. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/nervous_nellie/wimp.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "nervous Nellie" and "wimp" have occurred on timeline