Nebbish

Synonyms of nebbish

• wimp
• doormat
• Milquetoast

Antonyms of nebbish

• confident
• bold
• assertive

Collocations of nebbish

pathetic nebbish

Frequency: 80 %

His attempts at assertiveness only made him appear more pathetic nebbish.

pitiful nebbish

Frequency: 70 %

He always played the role of the pitiful nebbish in social situations.

hapless nebbish

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his best efforts, he remained a hapless nebbish in the eyes of his colleagues.

mousy nebbish

Frequency: 50 %

She was often dismissed as a mousy nebbish by her classmates.

Idiomatic Expressions for nebbish

• Phrase: nebbishy behavior
  Meaning: refers to behavior that is timid, submissive, or lacking in assertiveness
  Usage: She was tired of his nebbishy behavior and wanted him to stand up for himself.