What is another word for Nesh?

Pronunciation: [nˈɛʃ] (IPA)

Nesh is a word commonly used in British English to describe someone who is delicate or sensitive. Synonyms for nesh include fragile, delicate, feeble, weak, and tender. Fragile suggests an object or person that is easily broken or damaged. Delicate implies a need for careful handling or treatment. Feeble implies weakness and lack of strength. Weak refers to a lack of physical or emotional power. Tender suggests gentleness or sensitivity. These synonyms all convey different degrees of vulnerability and sensitivity, but all indicate a softness or fragility that is associated with the term nesh.

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What are the hypernyms for Nesh?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nesh

I wasn't brought up Nesh enough.
"The Secret Garden"
Frances Hodgson Burnett
I'll be that Nesh afore they'n done, I'll be fit for nought when I get about again."
"North, South and Over the Sea"
M.E. Francis (Mrs. Francis Blundell)
Following it, they came at the distance of three bowshots to a little bay, where they found a number of canoes well provided with paddles, and in each a calebash of good Nesh-caminnick, and a piece of roasted deer's flesh.
"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3 (of 3)"
James Athearn Jones

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