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

For years after its 2015 debut, Gelb had heard from viewers who wanted to taste the food onscreen but couldn’t get a reservation or make the trip to the restaurants featured on the show. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Like the inn restaurant, Southern Living recommends a reservation. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

There’s the brand, or franchisor, such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham, Choice, which licenses the flag, the loyalty program, and the reservation system but may own little or none of the underlying real estate. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Compare the cost with your usual bar reservation to see which works better for your group. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026