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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
Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Two other controversial Trump Cabinet picks remain magnets for public misgivings.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Labor’s large House of Commons majority means lawmakers will almost certainly vote Tuesday to send the bill on for further scrutiny, despite Conservative misgivings.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Hannah, unlike Brittany, persevered despite her misgivings.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Despite legitimate misgivings about Biden’s approach, a majority of my GOP colleagues appreciated that support for Ukraine is an investment in U.S. national security.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Two other controversial Trump Cabinet picks remain magnets for public misgivings.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Labor’s large House of Commons majority means lawmakers will almost certainly vote Tuesday to send the bill on for further scrutiny, despite Conservative misgivings.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Hannah, unlike Brittany, persevered despite her misgivings.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misgiving
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While there have already been glimpses of this in the past with former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace and Joe Hendry, there's no doubt fans will see more of this, especially heading into the Royal Rumble.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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In addition, conservative thought leaders — including those behind the Project 2025 playbook — have been contemplating Trump’s return for years, and have no doubt been helping Trump craft orders that are less vulnerable to legal challenges, the experts said.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mohammed Kudus, however, struggled against Fulham’s defence and Potter had no qualms about withdrawing him after 63 minutes.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Klemm had no qualms about having the 5-foot-7 Dumpit handle the ball down the stretch.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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The apocalyptic sense of dread has only been heightened by reports of hydrants running dry and a critical shortage of firefighters.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plagued by visions and an increasing sense of dread, Ellen encounters a force far beyond her control.Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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And if that wasn’t troublesome enough, the offensive line would have had protection issues if Tagovailoa didn’t have such a quick trigger.Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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People often let their guard down in the cold months, which scientists say can be troublesome as fleas have different life stages.Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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In Mexico, the migrant panic button plan has been greeted with considerable skepticism.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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For CEOs grappling with skepticism, the key is to foster excitement without ignoring the risks.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The film has been criticized for trafficking in clichés and gender stereotypes, for equating transitioning with death, for presenting it as a kind of moral redemption, for making older cisgender audiences feel virtuous by endorsing it, among other objections.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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And appeals courts have upheld the gag order over Trump’s First Amendment objections.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Organizational dysfunction, the most crucial worry.Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Allowing just nine points to the Minnesota Vikings was a tremendous leap forward; the only worry is if the bye week will cool down what might just be the best offense in the league.Fox News Staff, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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One play, strip, fumble and 100-yard return later, Steele’s head coaching career was off to a foreboding start.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Misgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misgiving. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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