hand-wringing
noun
hand-wring·ing ˈhand-ˌriŋ-iŋ 
: 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
Relevance
- 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