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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
Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Like Samut, Chawarit had had misgivings about traversing the strait, his wife Suchawadee Malikaeo told CNN.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Serious misgivings about vaccination in one part of the world can have far-reaching consequences.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Even many of the free-market advocates attending last week’s Futures Industry Association conference express misgivings.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Like many Americans, a growing number have misgivings about the strong-arm tactics used by government immigration enforcement agents in places such as Minnesota.
—Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Like Samut, Chawarit had had misgivings about traversing the strait, his wife Suchawadee Malikaeo told CNN.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Serious misgivings about vaccination in one part of the world can have far-reaching consequences.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
Even many of the free-market advocates attending last week’s Futures Industry Association conference express misgivings.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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After reviewing the case, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor have declined to file charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The coach has no qualms about dropping him back into the lineup versus the Stars.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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Our one qualm is that during testing, the cases sustained dents, and the zipper malfunctioned.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tidy your payment app to see numbers without dread and choose calm reactions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During the Cold War, this meant limiting the Soviet Union’s influence in the region, while contending with the development of nuclear weapons by two troublesome allies, Israel and Pakistan.—
Jeffrey Taliaferro,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2026
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That can be troublesome as consumers are grappling with higher grocery prices and strained budgets.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Chastain ended the lengthy note with a hint of skepticism about whether the series would ever air at all.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The data so far supports some of Lehane’s skepticism about the extreme predictions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The obvious objection is that assigning ownership means nothing unless people honor the assignments.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Gloria’s plan drew immediate objections from groups citywide, including in La Jolla.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Put the worry of blisters behind you once and for all, and step into spring in style with the most comfortable shoes, according to the internet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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Burritt said the upshot is that his company, as a Nippon subsidiary, is freed from worries about geopolitical uncertainty.—
Cory Schouten,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mr Cobra opens like a dark, cobwebbed staircase leading into a vast and foreboding space, all frantic flute and piano, creaks, and bone-chilling screeches (not to mention a slutty monologue seemingly communicated via Google Translate).—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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Images of Essiedu’s Snape already appear to capture the potions professor’s foreboding presence, but this casting has triggered a racist backlash online.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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