misgivings

NOUN

uncertainty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety apprehension distrust doubt foreboding hesitation mistrust qualm reservation suspicion unease

STRONG

apprehensiveness fear premonition presage presentiment scruple unbelief worry

WEAK

prenotion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance belief calmness certainty confidence ease faith trust

STRONG

unconcern

WEAK

doubtlessness sureness

Example Sentences

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Jennifer Kerns’s misgivings about AI contributed to her departure last month from GitHub, where the 60-year-old worked as a program manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite the misgivings of the scientific community, longevity enthusiasts like Scott and Chitwood are always on the lookout for the next therapy to try.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Further disruptions on the other side of the world could offset a lot of misgivings about Venezuela, though.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Some board members apparently had misgivings about Stern's appointment, given the lack of clarity about his background, according to a recent Daily Telegraph story, but the appointment was pushed through anyway.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

I waved goodbye to them with some misgivings.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya