Nebbish

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛbɪʃ/

Definitions of nebbish

noun a pitifully ineffectual, luckless, or timid person

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is such a nebbish, always letting others take advantage of him.

A2 She was tired of dating nebbishes who had no backbone.

B1 The nebbish in accounting always avoids conflict and confrontation.

B2 Despite his nebbish appearance, he was actually quite intelligent and ambitious.

C1 The nebbish of the group surprised everyone with his bold decision-making.

C2 The novel's protagonist started out as a nebbish but grew into a confident leader by the end.

Examples of nebbish in a Sentence

formal The nebbish accountant was often overlooked in the office.

informal Don't be such a nebbish, stand up for yourself!

slang He's such a nebbish, always too afraid to take risks.

figurative In a world full of bold personalities, she felt like a nebbish among giants.

Grammatical Forms of nebbish

• past tense: nebbished
• plural: nebbishes
• comparative: more nebbish
• superlative: most nebbish
• present tense: nebbishes
• future tense: will nebbish
• perfect tense: have nebbished
• continuous tense: is nebbishing
• singular: nebbish
• positive degree: nebbish
• infinitive: to nebbish
• gerund: nebbishing
• participle: nebbishing

Origin and Evolution of nebbish

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'nebbish' comes from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a timid or ineffectual person in Yiddish, 'nebbish' has evolved in English to convey a similar meaning of someone who is meek, timid, or lacking in confidence.