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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
Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Theo has misgivings, but his passion for Wynona overrides his scruples.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Likewise, Sara and Devin confront their own lawlessness, with Devin confiding in Reed his misgivings about his mother’s homicidal actions.
—Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for Ruben Amorim, that becomes even more of a problem when United’s current manager, like many of us, clearly has misgivings about whether the two players who were signed before his arrival to put this right are suitable for a club with United’s ambitions.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Despite raising serious misgivings among even some conservatives, that pair now heads to full confirmation votes for gigs running the nation’s spy network and health systems.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
Theo has misgivings, but his passion for Wynona overrides his scruples.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Likewise, Sara and Devin confront their own lawlessness, with Devin confiding in Reed his misgivings about his mother’s homicidal actions.
—Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for Ruben Amorim, that becomes even more of a problem when United’s current manager, like many of us, clearly has misgivings about whether the two players who were signed before his arrival to put this right are suitable for a club with United’s ambitions.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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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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Over the past few weeks, my family has watched with dread as the Trump administration has closed the borders of the United States to asylum seekers and refugees just like in World War II.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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For many, there's a feeling of dread associated with software updates to your favorite gadget.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brown said many large-cap stocks in the Nasdaq 100 index share troublesome characteristics with Tesla shares.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The ease with which people can bet from apps on their phones and the vast array of available bets make online sports wagering particularly troublesome, experts told NBC News.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, skepticism remains, with industry leaders such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang cautioning that meaningful commercial quantum applications could still be decades away.—
Dr. Ekta Dang,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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None of this is required when a company initially sets out to obtain an H-1B visa for a foreign worker, and there has long been skepticism around whether employers really put the effort into this process that they are required.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Missouri Senate on Monday easily approved a state takeover plan for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department over the objections of the city's mayor and local senators.—
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arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Many Israelis see Gazan emigration as a good idea but not practical There has been little vocal objection from prominent opposition politicians in Israel.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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Trade tensions and signs of slowing growth have led to worries that a recession could be looming.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those worries were only amplified by his State of the Union speech.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
8 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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