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misgivings

NOUN

uncertainty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety apprehension distrust doubt foreboding hesitation mistrust qualm reservation suspicion unease

STRONG

apprehensiveness fear premonition presage presentiment scruple unbelief worry

WEAK

prenotion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance belief calmness certainty confidence ease faith trust

STRONG

unconcern

WEAK

doubtlessness sureness

Example Sentences

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Financiers and corporate leaders didn’t monopolize the benefits of big innovations; instead, a sense of social uplift for everyone helped ease misgivings about progress’s rapid pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

One of the unlikely activists who emerged from this push was Szabó, who supported him despite her misgivings about his past in Fidesz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Hamilton, though, like all of the drivers, has misgivings about the way the new engines have diminished the importance of their skills.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite the misgivings of the scientific community, longevity enthusiasts like Scott and Chitwood are always on the lookout for the next therapy to try.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

I waved goodbye to them with some misgivings.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya