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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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Recent Examples of misgiving
Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But rather than air any misgivings, Naryshkin chose compliance and conformity.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The money was agreed to despite misgivings from several Democrats and some Republicans about the lack of specificity about its purpose and a lack of fiscal oversight.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
There are some misgivings about the rescissions among Senate Republicans after the bruising battle over spending cuts in the Trump agenda bill.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
The one-time intravenous infusion was first approved in 2023 in an unusual decision that was made unilaterally by Peter Marks, a top FDA official, despite misgivings of his staff.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
But rather than air any misgivings, Naryshkin chose compliance and conformity.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
The money was agreed to despite misgivings from several Democrats and some Republicans about the lack of specificity about its purpose and a lack of fiscal oversight.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2025
There are some misgivings about the rescissions among Senate Republicans after the bruising battle over spending cuts in the Trump agenda bill.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
Noun
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However, there is no doubt that the bigger names attract more viewers and larger paychecks.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There should be no doubt in anyone's mind that an immediate, at-scale response is needed.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s approach is tied in part to a strategy that has become increasingly apparent to foreign trade officials involved in late-stage talks: Trump has no qualms about letting those higher tariffs go into place – a message he’s delivered repeatedly in public over the last several weeks.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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And Cain, who has been conservative most of his life — save for casting a vote twice for Bill Clinton — has zero qualms about critiquing Hollywood’s leftward bent.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Andrea Pirlo went to work in the Dubai second division after the Italian Football Federation settled on Gennaro Gattuso as the underwhelming answer to a qualifying campaign now overwhelmed by a sense of dread.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Western instruments add an extra degree of dread on the score, to suggest the encroachment of the U.S. forces — Rota brings out the ominousness of an oboe like no film composer ever.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But prospects for bourbon in the global market are not all troublesome.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
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Depth in the offensive line room is troublesome — and that’s putting it kindly — because of the knee injury Liam Eichenberg is rehabbing, which will likely force him to begin the 2025 season on the physically unable to perform list.—
Omar Kelly
August 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Employees need to comprehend through proper communication that zero trust is a safety measure that serves to safeguard both personnel and organizational assets, rather than expressing skepticism toward their actions.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Regional presidents Beth Hammack from Cleveland, Atlanta's Raphael Bostic and Schmid in Kansas City have expressed skepticism about the need for a September cut, a position that could rile Trump and upset the market.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Our team listens to real sales calls, analyzes objections and then builds assets with sales input.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Historically, the committee policy — set by the chairman — has been that a single objection would halt a nominee’s path to confirmation.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet by then, parents may have a bigger worry, nutrition advocates warn.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Follow these five steps to log off without the worry.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its floor-to-ceiling glass is dark and foreboding and clashes with the lightness of the timber columns and ceilings that can be seen from the street.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Series creators even issued a foreboding warning imploring fans to refrain from online harassment as the angst of the season plays out.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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