misgiving

Example Sentences

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Despite their misgiving, both Lancaster and Wilson publicly urged their colleagues to ratify the tentative agreement, saying that rejecting it wouldn’t lead to better outcomes.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Her biggest misgiving is the hoodie-wearing persona that might appeal to the working class.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2022

And it was my primary misgiving about the entire project, right?

From Salon • May 29, 2022

He seems to have understood everything from varieties of sword to species of misgiving.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2021

Helene thought about the trip South with heavy misgiving but decided that she had the best protection: her manner and her bearing, to which she would add a beautiful dress.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison