Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nebbishy
Adjective
/ˈnɛbɪʃi/
Definition
Having a shy, timid, or ineffectual quality; characterized by a lack of confidence or assertiveness.
Examples
- Despite his intelligence, he always felt a bit nebbishy around more outgoing people.
- The character in the play was written as a nebbishy office worker who struggles to stand up for himself.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who appears weak or ineffectual, often embodying qualities of being nervous or inept.
Synonyms
- timid
- meek
- ineffectual
- submissive
- shrinking
