misgiving
noun [C or U] /ˌmɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/Definition
› a feeling of doubt or worry about a future event: Many teachers expressed serious misgivings about the new exams. My only misgiving is that we might not have enough time to do the job properly.Suspecting and questioningQuestioning people and asking questions in generalCuriosityAnxiety and worry - general wordsFear and phobias
(Definition of misgiving noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- agitation noun (WORRY)
- alarm noun (WORRY)
- anxiety noun (WORRY)
- apprehension noun (WORRY)
- concern noun (IMPORTANT TO)
- concern noun (WORRY)
- consternation noun
- discomfort noun
- disquiet noun
- frazzle noun (TIRED STATE)
- niggle noun (WORRY)
- overwork noun
- panic attack noun
- persecution complex noun
- perturbation noun (WORRY)
- preoccupation noun
- stage fright noun
- suspense noun
- tension noun (FEELING)
- vexation noun
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