hand wringing
hand wringing · hand wringings
The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distressThe repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis.
Forms
plural: hand wringingsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedhandwringingly
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable