misgiving

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a feeling of doubt or uneasiness about something

In a sentence

Misgiving in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing misgiving in a sentence.

Despite her misgivings, she signed the contract.

Synonyms

doubtqualmreservationapprehension

Antonyms

confidenceassurance

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Misgiving (noun) means a feeling of doubt or uneasiness about something

Here is misgiving used in an example sentence: "Despite her misgivings, she signed the contract."

Common synonyms for misgiving include doubt, qualm, reservation, apprehension.

Antonyms of misgiving include confidence, assurance.

Misgiving is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.