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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, 24 Feb. 2025
The misgivings fans share toward the hierarchy on this topic were not helped by the revelation earlier this month that co-owner Todd Boehly is a director of ticket exchange site Vivid Seats which allows the resale of Premier League match tickets for thousands of pounds above face value.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
But Gallegos had misgivings about the position, Duffey said.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
But some critics have had misgivings about the film’s many fictional liberties as well as the relatively little context we’re given for the beats of his life — not enough to either satisfy Dylanites or explain what’s happening for Dylan newbs.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Economist Torsten Slok chalked up the misgivings to storm clouds out of the White House as President Donald Trump and his lieutenant Elon Musk seek to slash the federal bureaucracy through job cuts.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
The misgivings fans share toward the hierarchy on this topic were not helped by the revelation earlier this month that co-owner Todd Boehly is a director of ticket exchange site Vivid Seats which allows the resale of Premier League match tickets for thousands of pounds above face value.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
But Gallegos had misgivings about the position, Duffey said.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
But some critics have had misgivings about the film’s many fictional liberties as well as the relatively little context we’re given for the beats of his life — not enough to either satisfy Dylanites or explain what’s happening for Dylan newbs.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
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Gold’s red-hot run through $3000 an ounce might have been at the expense of another speculator’s favorite, Bitcoin, but the 40% rise in the gold price over the last 12-months is also raising doubts about its sustainability.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up a day at Disney is with the fireworks show.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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My only qualm with the entraña sandwich was that the meat was too chewy in some bites, a common issue with skirt steak.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Musk, though, appears to have few qualms about touting A.I.’s conclusions as fact.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
12 Feb. 2025
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And Answers For Thursday, March 20 Design your location deliberately Live somewhere that inspires you, not fills you with dread.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Its wartime atmosphere gives it a sense of dread all its own and its set pieces are all doozies, especially the Statue of Liberty climax.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lee says tariffs can be helpful in certain situations, but what’s been threatened by the Trump administration is more troublesome.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Cyclones also shouldn’t be overlooked as their combination of forwards Audi Crooks and Addy Brown could be troublesome for Michigan and Notre Dame.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming skepticism and resistance about human agency—which are understandable—requires clear planning, honest engagement with stakeholders and commitment to reskilling.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
23 Mar. 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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Last Friday, James Bergeron, the acting under secretary at the Education Department, sent a letter to colleges attempting to allay their worries about the layoffs.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Tesla shareholders have expressed worry about the situation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But a recent arrest outside a church in suburban Atlanta was cited in last week’s lawsuit as a foreboding example of what many congregations fear.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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The music is eerier, and the environment seems more foreboding.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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