Definition
A person who is considered excessively and disagreeably pessimistic.
In Context
- "2001, Sara Jane Sluke, Vanessa Torres, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dealing with Stress for Teens "Be wary of being a Negative Nancy.""
- ""You're being negative Nancy today,""
- ""Finally, if you tell a Negative Nancy about your secret plans, she might doubt that you'll get your heart's desire.""
- "“Don’t worry about the basement Bobbys or negative Nancys,” read the sign held by Morgan Morrison, 28, the mother of a second grader who “lost her mask on the second day.”"
Also Said As
- Debbie Downer
- negative Ned
- negative Nelly
Opposite In Meaning
See Also
- whining Willy