Handwringer
Handwringer noun - A person who is inclined to worry.
Usage example: opponents of the nuclear power plant were dismissed as a bunch of handwringers who were standing in the way of progress
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Synonyms for Handwringer
Pessimist and handwringer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pessimist" instead a noun "Handwringer".
Pessimist
Pessimist noun - One who emphasizes bad aspects or conditions and expects the worst.
Handwringer and pessimist are semantically related. You can use "Handwringer" instead a noun "Pessimist".
Nearby Words: pessimistic, pessimism
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