🤔Misgiving

noun
/mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
A feeling of doubt, worry, or suspicion.

Example Sentences

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

Synonyms

doubt, apprehension, uncertainty, worry, concern, suspicion, unease
Entry 1
doubt, apprehension, uncertainty, worry
Entry 2
doubt, concern, suspicion, unease, apprehension

Antonyms

confidence, certainty, assurance, trust
Entry 1
confidence, certainty, assurance, trust
Entry 2
confidence, trust, certainty

Collocations

serious misgiving, grave misgiving, deep misgiving, have misgivings, initial misgiving, express misgiving
Entry 1
serious misgiving, grave misgiving, deep misgiving, have misgivings
Entry 2
serious misgiving, initial misgiving, express misgiving, deep misgiving

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