Synonyms of reservation

reservation

noun

ˌre-zər-ˈvā-shən 

1

as in doubt

a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something

despite my reservations, we hired the young teen as a babysitter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doubt
• skepticism
• suspicion
• uncertainty
• distrust
• query
• concern
• mistrust
• disbelief
• distrustfulness
• mistrustfulness
• dubitation
• incertitude
• misgiving
• misdoubt
• dubiety
• incredulity
• anxiety
• paranoia
• unbelief
• wariness
• qualm
• tremor
• compunction
• scruple
• niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belief
• trust
• conviction
• confidence
• assurance
• certainty
• surety
• faith
• certitude
• sureness
• credence

2

as in provision

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends

gave us his approval without any reservations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provision
• requirement
• condition
• stipulation
• qualification
• contingency
• exception
• proviso
• modification
• terms
• restriction
• if
• limitation
• necessity
• must
• exemption
• precondition
• prerequisite
• requisite
• demand
• essential
• strings
• need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reservation

Best Dress Shoe Deals A versatile pair of dress shoes can do it all—destination weddings, fancy dinner reservations, and beach soirées alike. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

The space is private and by reservation only, and while the gray tiles don’t have the design flair of the rest of the hotel, the hydrotherapy pools and wet and dry saunas check all the boxes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Community room reservations and programming will resume shortly after, according to library staff. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Review cancellation and refund policies before making reservations, and read the terms and conditions before paying for travel services. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026