Synonyms of hand-wringing

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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