misgiving
Often misgivings. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.
Origin of misgiving
1synonym study For misgiving
Other words for misgiving
Other words from misgiving
- mis·giv·ing·ly, adverb
- un·mis·giv·ing, adjective
- un·mis·giv·ing·ly, adverb
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How to use misgiving in a sentence
And there are those who still have misgivings about exactly what “Christian rap” means.
Down With the King: Christianity Isn’t Hiding in Rap’s Closet | Stereo Williams | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDid you have misgivings about showing the clips from two brutal executions of other women?
Sacks discusses this surreal experience with great humor, but he makes no bones about his misgivings.
The Stacks: Robin Williams, More Than A Shtick Figure | Joe Morgenstern | August 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut here was a mother who “knew,” but had residual misgivings, and problems and frailties of her own.
I told my editor that I had initially shared his misgivings.
"I think you make too sure," Marius replied, and dissembled his misgivings in a short laugh.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniShe had many misgivings in her mind about these Barfords, and what sort of reception she was likely to receive from them.
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieSince she had entered the room she had also come to the conclusion that it was her duty to confide her misgivings to her mother.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandBut valiant as their denial, the Chesters watched the surveyors depart with sore misgivings.
Dorothy at Skyrie | Evelyn RaymondThe trip back might be difficult, but holding tight to his wife's hand he felt no misgivings, no fear.
The Man from Time | Frank Belknap Long
British Dictionary definitions for misgiving
/ (mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ) /
(often plural) a feeling of uncertainty, apprehension, or doubt
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