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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
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
After having misgivings in her role about accusing a high school swim coach of molestation and stepping away from her blog, she is ultimately vindicated.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2025
The magazine benefitted from this surge in interest, even as some writers expressed misgivings about it.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Mickey is the most exaggerated example of the have nots imaginable; his life has been deemed meaningless by the upper-crust owners of the ship and their staff, who have no misgivings about using him as their sentient crash-test dummy.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
On Capitol Hill, some members of the president’s party express misgivings about Trump’s approach.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
After having misgivings in her role about accusing a high school swim coach of molestation and stepping away from her blog, she is ultimately vindicated.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2025
The magazine benefitted from this surge in interest, even as some writers expressed misgivings about it.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Mickey is the most exaggerated example of the have nots imaginable; his life has been deemed meaningless by the upper-crust owners of the ship and their staff, who have no misgivings about using him as their sentient crash-test dummy.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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There is little doubt about where Fils will want to play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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There were doubts Florida would ever consistently make the playoffs, let alone be annual Stanley Cup contenders.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Related article How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way My only qualm is that knowing there was starch added in the sauce, my perception of the dish’s mouthfeel was definitely skewed, but that wasn’t the case for my husband.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Take-Two has no qualms with messing with the entire industry as everyone sits around and waits for a GTA 6 release date.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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Does the thought of snakes gliding through the air at frightening speeds fill you with dread?—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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What makes these situations even more troublesome is that McDonald said that there may be no access to Wi-Fi where travelers are vacationing, especially after being abducted.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The request to Congress is seen as unlikely to meaningfully change the troublesome increase in the U.S. national debt.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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However, optimism has since given way to skepticism, as a series of policy missteps and economic headwinds have made Bessent’s goal seem increasingly unattainable.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Netanyahu, having played a pivotal role in supporting Trump's 2018 decision to scrap the nuclear deal secured by former President Barack Obama three years earlier, is once again fueling skepticism toward a new agreement with Tehran.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Several Republicans have already expressed objections to the legislation as approved by the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Product joined to hear objections directly from the field.—
Aaron Biggs,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Because of the outsize anticipation, initial reports of delays and extensive rewrites on Season 2 created worries that the series’ intricate narrative puzzle might implode.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There happens to be one available that would help ease any worry about Bosa's injury issues throughout the year.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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