Handwringing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handwringing is a noun meaning Alternative form of hand wringing.
Meaning
Alternative form of hand wringing.
Example Sentences
For a man raised since birth to be strong, resolute, spare with words, and never to bow to the weepings and handwringings of the weaker sex, he had poured out his heart in that letter.
Canada's decision to stand against an attempt by Cuba, China, Egypt and other egregious human rights violators to condemn Israel at a UN Human Rights Council meeting should be a matter of national pride, not national handwringing.
Word Forms
- handwringings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hand-waving, gladhanding, fidgetting, head scratching, arm twisting, hand-work.
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