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misgiving Synonyms

Another word for misgiving

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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of a future action.

Usage Example

"Despite her initial qualm about moving to a new city, she quickly adapted to her surroundings."

Strongest
qualm
doubt
reservation
Strong
apprehension
second thoughts
foreboding
scruple
unease
hesitation
suspicion

Opposites of misgiving

The opposite of misgiving shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confidence
certainty
assurance
trust
conviction
certitude
peace of mind
faith
See all opposites of misgiving

• Nearby Words

misformed
misfortune
misgauge
misgiving
misgovern
misguidance
misguide

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Misgiving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/misgiving
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