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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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
So young animal researchers with misgivings are told to keep quiet.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
But the libertarian-leaning Paul was not the only Republican to express misgivings.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2025
White confesses to early misgivings about casting pop royalty, though he was quickly reassured by Lisa’s professionalism.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Cooperman expressed both support and misgivings about the direction President Donald Trump has taken while pursuing tariffs against U.S. trading partners.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
So young animal researchers with misgivings are told to keep quiet.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Mar. 2025
But the libertarian-leaning Paul was not the only Republican to express misgivings.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Feb. 2025
White confesses to early misgivings about casting pop royalty, though he was quickly reassured by Lisa’s professionalism.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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On Sunday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with the families of two girls who had died from measles in West Texas—and raised doubts about the safety of vaccines.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some of the Supreme Court’s conservatives have cast doubts about the precedent in recent years.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Taormina is much stricter with a boss who plays favorites and has no qualms reassigning staff based on her own whims.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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There are few qualms over photorealistic images of a cup on a table, but great kerfuffles follow a fake image of the Pope or of Rafah.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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For many, as the rain kept falling, there was a sense of dread that the worst was still to come.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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Thus, the fear of displacement has not become a distant memory but a continuous dread as the age of gentrification looms over the neighborhood.—
Alyza J Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new apartment building at 3627-3633 N. Sheffield typifies this troublesome direction.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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This classic tale helped make Taylor a star, giving her a showcase as a young woman who dreams of entering a troublesome horse in England's Grand National steeplechase.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At least one House Republican earlier this month expressed skepticism about limiting the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions, according to Politico.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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And other markets, including oil, bonds and the dollar, are sending a clear message of deep skepticism that Trump will be able to pull this one off.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Home demolished During winter break at the University of Idaho, a demolition began of the home where the murders took place, over the objections of some of the victims' family members.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Idaho mining project has years of history The Forest Service signaled its initial approval in September, according to reporting from the Idaho Capital Sun, then held a mandatory 45-day objection period.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the larger context of the global climate crisis, this image of a plane suspended between sky and water becomes a foreboding symbol.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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The diverse cuisine, foreboding landscape, legendary music, and its resilient community are all what makes traveling to The Big Easy such a memorable occasion.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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