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as in doubts
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 qualms
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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Recent Examples of misgivings
The speed of negotiations has prompted some misgivings and nerves in at least one writers’ group chat, said a source.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott have also shared their own misgivings about the superhero genre.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Activists attempt to impose social costs on people who voice reasonable misgivings about youth gender medicine.
—Ben Appel, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
But despite their misgivings, Epstein’s friends still banded together to help shield him.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott have also shared their own misgivings about the superhero genre.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Activists attempt to impose social costs on people who voice reasonable misgivings about youth gender medicine.
—Ben Appel, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
But despite their misgivings, Epstein’s friends still banded together to help shield him.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgivings
Noun
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The doubts being voiced by these major investors has turbocharged the push by the private equity sector to reach into individual retirement accounts.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But doubts about their mentality continue to creep in and injuries to key players are piling up.—
Jackie Powell,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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First-time Saturday Night Live host Colman Domingo has some qualms about what’s being pitched for his debut on the NBC show this weekend.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The study was commissioned by the team to assuage future free agents’ qualms about the facilities after a viral online theory put forth the idea that injuries to a number of the players were due to where their training facility was situated.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The changes in stocks have come along with suspicions that some traders may benefit from inside information.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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After weeks of rumors in March that Batula and Wilson had began a romantic relationship, the duo confirmed suspicions (and broke the internet) with a joint statement on March 31.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe said the appointments of 30 ministers were approved with no objections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since the initial news of Gatewood’s filing with the IG, speculation regarding the content of the complaint has focused on ShotSpotter, the gunshot-detection technology formerly employed in parts of the city, which Johnson ended in the fall of 2024 over the objections of a majority of aldermen.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Misgivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgivings. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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