handwringer
The word “handwringer” has 3 syllables: hand-wring-er
It's pronounced as /ˈhændˌrɪŋɜr/
What is synonym and antonym for handwringer?
In the thesaurus, “handwringer” has 8 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for handwringer along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for handwringer
- defeatist
- fatalist
- nervous Nellie
- nervous Nelly
- nervous wreck
- pessimist
- worrier
- worrywart
Antonyms for handwringer
- Pollyanna
- optimist
Example Sentences
- She used the handwringer to squeeze out the excess water from the wet clothes.
- The handwringer was an old-fashioned tool used for washing laundry.
- I need to find a new handwringer to make the cleaning process easier.
- The handwringer was a lifesaver when we had no access to a washing machine.
- After the wash, he used the handwringer to remove the remaining moisture from the fabric.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handwringer, such as: Pollyanna, defeatist, fatalist, nervous Nellie, nervous Nelly, nervous wreck, optimist.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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malingerers
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negativist
- Cassandra
- Chicken Little
- cynical
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- handwringer
- hard-bitten
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- ironic
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negativists
- Cassandras
- Chicken Littles
- defeatists
- doomsayers
- doomsdayers
- doomsters
- fatalists
- handwringers
- naysayers
- pessimists
- worriers
- worrywarts
nervous Nellie
- a bundle of nerves
- chicken
- defeatist
- fatalist
- fraidy-cat
- handwringer
- nervous wreck
- pantywaist
- pessimist
- wimp
- worrier
- worrywart
- wuss