misgiving

[mis-giv-ing] / mɪsˈgɪv ɪŋ /

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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Most of the drivers have misgivings on one level or another.

From BBC

Mr. Purvis says he “never talked about his misgivings,” but admits he wondered what “the extra half billion” was for.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their misgivings matter because Janus has a key threshold requiring at least 75% of clients to consent to any deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

Given their poor league position, there are understood to be misgivings internally with regards to Edu's performance.

From BBC