misgiving
noun
Often misgivings. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension.
misgivings
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pluralof misgiving.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She has had misgivings about using the technology, but decided it was finally time to embrace it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
But many women who have become first lady of California and the nation have expressed misgivings about taking on such a role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Even some within the ATF had misgivings, worrying that the policy would strain the agency’s relations with law-abiding dealers and make them less likely to offer alerts on suspicious behavior by buyers.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
The district court judge had no discretion to impose a lesser sentence, though he maintained misgivings about the prosecution’s evidence.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
She still had some misgivings about the whole wisdom thing.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
