misgiving

Example Sentences

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But I had no such misgiving at the Ahmanson, whether because of some slight editing or perhaps just a smoother handling of the setup moments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Despite their misgiving, both Lancaster and Wilson publicly urged their colleagues to ratify the tentative agreement, saying that rejecting it wouldn’t lead to better outcomes.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

And it was my primary misgiving about the entire project, right?

From Salon • May 29, 2022

“This is exactly what they wanted, which is my biggest misgiving about leaving,” Ms. Levin said.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2017

Helene thought about the trip South with heavy misgiving but decided that she had the best protection: her manner and her bearing, to which she would add a beautiful dress.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison