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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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as in troublesome
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Recent Examples of misgiving
Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
But Posey managed to elaborate on her initial misgivings about Dorleen, who continues to be a fan-favorite side character.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 June 2025
After participating in what turned out to be a fake, multi-person video conference call, and despite some initial misgivings, the employee did as requested.
—Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In short: despite my initial misgivings, Burgundy was a triumph.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Gloucester also does not go after him, despite many misgivings.
—Nan Z. Da
june 10, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
But Posey managed to elaborate on her initial misgivings about Dorleen, who continues to be a fan-favorite side character.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 June 2025
After participating in what turned out to be a fake, multi-person video conference call, and despite some initial misgivings, the employee did as requested.
—Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In short: despite my initial misgivings, Burgundy was a triumph.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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There is no doubt that the strike will be recorded as one of the most successful strategic bombing operations in history.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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There's no doubt whoever comes out of this liberal rat race will be sent packing when Iowans re-elect America First fighter Mariannette Miller-Meeks next fall.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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But many in attendance seemed to have no such qualms.—
Jason Henry,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And anyway he’s got his qualms about being compared too directly to the likes of Willie and Waylon.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The fear is more like a soft surge of dread, as if my synapses had been been rewired to the thrusting strings of John Williams' famous theme.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Few players stir such excitement in fans, and such inevitable dread in defenders, when standing over a dead ball.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Not surprisingly, its 2025 proxy statement reveals the toxic governance triumvirate – incentives, incompetence and indifference – that lures troublesome attention from both hackers and activists.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The big screen has played host to a never-ending spate of troublesome man-eating sharks ever since Steven Spielberg's killer-fish spectacle.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Tesla’s history of hype and overpromising with FSD is legendary, increasing the validity of skepticism.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Trump’s reelection dashed the view that his first presidency was a mere aberration, and his second administration’s early, seismic actions on global trade, skepticism toward allies, and affection for erstwhile adversaries have already changed the United States’ role and image in the world.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Generate three compelling arguments for this settlement amount, then anticipate the opposing counsel's three strongest objections.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The fact Ishiba’s LDP faces an election on July 20 only heightens the BOJ’s worries about the political establishment striking back.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But plenty of Republicans have expressed worries about the provision as well, imperiling its passage.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The Season 2 finale keeps the characters in Seattle but with more foreboding aesthetics.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Unlike Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, this world is more foreboding than scary, but as guests quickly learn from its can’t-miss attraction Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, monsters still shouldn’t be crossed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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