MISGIVING Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

misgiving 1 of 2

noun

ˌmis-ˈgi-viŋ

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something I had misgivings about the alleged victim's story, but I was afraid to speak up

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as in qualm

an uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do he was filled with misgivings about committing himself to such a huge loan

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as in dread

suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune overcome by a sudden misgiving upon seeing the creepy old mansion

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misgiving

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adjective

as in troublesome

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Some veterans of that campaign still have deep misgivings about Harris, recalling a candidate who refused to prepare for events, was often plagued by indecision and would frequently lash out at staff. —

Cleve R. Wootson Jr., Washington Post, 22 July 2024 Some news outlets had reported that Obama held misgivings about Biden’s chances for reelection following his debate performance on June 27. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 July 2024 Trump’s feud with green energy isn’t over yet The former president has made no secret about his misgivings with clean energy. —

William Gavin, Quartz, 17 July 2024 Others have broached their misgivings privately about the president’s ability to battle Trump through November. —

Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for misgiving

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