misgiving (Meaning)

Wordnet

misgiving (n)

uneasiness about the fitness of an action

painful expectation

doubt about someone's honesty

Webster

of Misgive

Webster

Evil premonition; doubt; distrust.

Despite his optimism, he harbored a nagging misgiving about the project's feasibility.
She felt a twinge of misgiving as she stepped into the unknown, unsure of what lay ahead.
Their misgivings were justified when the experiment resulted in an unexpected explosion.
The scientist approached the research with caution, his misgivings stemming from previous unsuccessful attempts.
The patient's misgiving about the surgery arose from a fear of potential complications.
Despite their initial misgivings, the team eventually embraced the innovative approach that led to success.
Her misgiving about her new job proved unfounded, as she soon excelled in her role.
The misgiving in his eyes betrayed his secret doubts and fears.
The audience's misgivings melted away as the performance captivated their attention.
The CEO's misgiving about the company's future prompted him to seek external advice.

uneasiness about the fitness of an action, painful expectation, doubt about someone's honestyof Misgive, Evil premonition; doubt; distrust.

uncertainty, skepticism,doubt, suspicion, disbelief, concern,distrust, mistrust, incredulity, distrustfulness

conviction, certainty, trust, confidence, trust, surety, confidence, surety, assurance, belief

Despite his optimism, he harbored a nagging misgiving about the project's feasibility.

She felt a twinge of misgiving as she stepped into the unknown, unsure of what lay ahead.

Their misgivings were justified when the experiment resulted in an unexpected explosion.

The scientist approached the research with caution, his misgivings stemming from previous unsuccessful attempts.