hand-wringing

noun

1. informal,  an extended debate over the correct course of action in a situation

Example Sentences

But some at conference have argued that too much hand-wringing could blur the Conservatives message to young people.

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What the conservative hand-wringing over the Obamacare subsidies overlooks is how they compare to the subsidies enjoyed by the majority of American households that get their health coverage through their employers.

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But hand-wringing about the potential downsides doesn’t change the fact that many are already turning to TikTok to share their experiences in AA.

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“It seems daunting; it’s a lot of change to cope with, but it’s also an opportunity for communities to think about, ‘What are the coastal resources we want to have access to fifty, one hundred years from now?’” said Tami Grove, who oversees transportation projects for the California Coastal Commission and spent years reconciling all the emotional meetings, the disagreements, the many stops and stalls and hand-wringing compromises.

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“We’re all in this together,” he added, “There has to be just complete and utter solidarity. Otherwise, the hand-wringing will be legitimate.”

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