hand-wringing
noun/ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
/ˈhændrɪŋɪŋ/
[uncountable] (sometimes disapproving)- the behaviour that comes from being nervous or worried, especially when this seems excessive (= more than seems reasonable or appropriate)
- The candidate and her supporters went through a lot of hand-wringing as they waited to see the results.
- hand-wringing headlines claiming that mobile phones are bad for our health
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