hand-wringing

The word “hand-wringing” has 3 syllables: hand-wring-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈhændˌrɪŋɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for hand-wringing?

In the thesaurus, “hand-wringing” has 58 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hand-wringing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hand-wringing

noun
1. The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress.
2. A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis.

There was much hand-wringing over the decision to cancel the event.
The CEO's hand-wringing about the company's future showed his uncertainty.
The constant hand-wringing in the media made the situation feel worse than it was.
After the announcement, there was a lot of hand-wringing among the employees.
Instead of hand-wringing, we need to focus on finding practical solutions.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hand-wringing, such as: agita, agitation, alarm, alarum, angst, anguish, anxiety.

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