1. people who wring their hands; those who express worry, distress, or helplessness, especially without taking action
Usage: plural form; often used in a critical or dismissive sense

Examples

• The handwringers complained about the problem but offered no solutions.
• While some were handwringers, others rolled up their sleeves and got to work.
• The media is full of handwringers predicting doom and gloom.
• Don't be a handwringer—take action instead of just worrying.
• The handwringers in the meeting expressed concern but made no concrete proposals.