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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Despite her initial misgivings, Karina now plans to have as many surrogate babies as her body will allow to save up to buy a home.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

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

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

Further disruptions on the other side of the world could offset a lot of misgivings about Venezuela, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Walter and I take turns muttering placating things about family and forgiveness, but we both have misgivings.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen