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单词 hand-wringing
释义

hand-wringing

noun

hand-wring·​ing ˈhand-ˌriŋ-iŋ How to pronounce hand-wringing (audio)
: an overwrought expression of concern or guilt
handwringer noun

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

hand-wringing

noun

as in worry
disapproving worried talk or behavior There has been a lot of silly hand-wringing over the latest hike in interest rates.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • worry
  • anxiety
  • concern
  • panic
  • anguish
  • fear
  • concernment
  • consternation
  • tension
  • discomfort
  • desperation
  • unease
  • distress
  • stress
  • dismay
  • sweat
  • uncertainty
  • agitation
  • jitters
  • angst
  • disquiet
  • agita
  • uneasiness
  • disquietude
  • alarm
  • jumpiness
  • desperateness
  • discomposure
  • nervousness
  • fearfulness
  • distraction
  • apprehension
  • franticness
  • apprehensiveness
  • disturbance
  • anxiousness
  • edginess
  • solicitude
  • perturbation
  • tremor
  • nervosity
  • alarum
  • upset
  • suspense
  • strain
  • doubt
  • care
  • vexation
  • torment
  • compunction
  • incertitude
  • misgiving
  • dread
  • qualm
  • foreboding
  • cold feet
  • presentiment
  • scruple

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • relief
  • contentment
  • content
  • peace
  • ease
  • quietude
  • quiet
  • consolation
  • calm
  • calmness
  • tranquility
  • solace
  • placidity
  • serenity
  • tranquillity
  • easiness
  • placidness
  • peacefulness
  • tranquilness
  • unconcern
  • comfort
  • sereneness
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