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as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I had misgivings about the alleged victim's story, but I was afraid to speak up
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as in qualm
an uneasy feeling about the rightness of what one is doing or going to do
he was filled with misgivings about committing himself to such a huge loan
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as in dread
suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune
overcome by a sudden misgiving upon seeing the creepy old mansion
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Recent Examples of misgiving
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
But strategists say not to expect most Republicans to back down in defending the president's biggest campaign promise, even as some conservatives share their misgivings publicly about some aggressive tactics and fatal outcomes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Thus far, though, her films express misgivings about the virtue of those bonds.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite some of her family's misgivings, Riley’s murder inspired a piece of immigration legislation.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Warsh made his misgivings known about the current Fed.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
But strategists say not to expect most Republicans to back down in defending the president's biggest campaign promise, even as some conservatives share their misgivings publicly about some aggressive tactics and fatal outcomes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Jan. 2026
Thus far, though, her films express misgivings about the virtue of those bonds.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Despite some of her family's misgivings, Riley’s murder inspired a piece of immigration legislation.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misgiving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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There is no doubt the administration’s policies have exacerbated long-standing issues.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The judges said prosecutors had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants had made false representations.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some have decided that AI is either simply fake (this is not the experience of the software engineers now using it at remarkable scale), while others have substantive qualms about its impact on culture, politics, and labor that seem to be captured in support for local opposition to data centers.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mirror images except for the fact that Jelani has his hair in dreads, while Ari goes with the more retro-look afro.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers who fluctuate between sizes, dread sitting in rigid denim, have arthritis, and are in the early stages of pregnancy also give the jeans a thumbs-up for their flexible fit, breathable fabric, and easy pull-on design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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The government said there were between 200 and 500 troublesome and inaccurate posts — including up to 30 that have received more than 100,000 views — since Sunday's army operation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sources close to the player, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect professional relationships, explained that the defender initially had a dead leg after a blow to the thigh muscle above his troublesome right knee last week.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Lehtimaki acknowledged that the growing skepticism has created challenges for the company, especially when raising the capital required to scale production.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The sight of microphones increased my skepticism, because amplification can only help so much if the music is too small or the space too big.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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The state’s hospitals, which have an extensive lobbying group at the state Capitol, have raised objections to Lamont’s budget regarding the tax that most hospitals pay.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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These objections have become highly politicized, though in surprising ways.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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While many retirees focus on market crashes or poor investment returns as their biggest worry, financial experts warn that the slow, steady rise in the cost of living may actually pose a greater danger — one that can stretch across decades and leave retirees struggling to keep up.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hufnagel addressed those worries, saying that 2026 is focused on optimizing the footprint through sharper assortments and marketing to support full-price sell-through and sustainable long-term growth.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The estate of Wuthering Heights is foreboding and dark, with rocks splintering through the walls, while Linton’s Thrushcross Grange bears a Victorian aesthetic, containing the outside world.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Blunt is at her most formidable in vengeful mother mode, and The English’s dark, foreboding atmosphere will haunt you in the best possible fashion.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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