Misgiving
/ˌmɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
A misgiving is a feeling of worry or doubt you get when you're not sure if something will go well, like when you have a bad feeling before a big test or a new adventure.
Examples
- I felt a misgiving before the big soccer game because I wasn't sure if I was ready.
- When I saw the roller coaster, a little misgiving made me think twice about going on it.
- My sister had misgivings about the new puppy because she was worried it would be too much work.
Synonyms
worry
doubt
fear
unease
concern
nervousness
Antonyms
confidence
certainty
assurance
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