Misgiving

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

A feeling of doubt, worry, or suspicion.

Example Sentences

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

Synonyms

doubt, apprehension, uncertainty, worry, concern, suspicion, unease

Entry 1

doubt, apprehension, uncertainty, worry

Entry 2

doubt, concern, suspicion, unease, apprehension

Antonyms

confidence, certainty, assurance, trust

Entry 1

confidence, certainty, assurance, trust

Entry 2

confidence, trust, certainty

Collocations

serious misgiving, grave misgiving, deep misgiving, have misgivings, initial misgiving, express misgiving

Entry 1

serious misgiving, grave misgiving, deep misgiving, have misgivings

Entry 2

serious misgiving, initial misgiving, express misgiving, deep misgiving