Misgivings

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    plural of misgiving form-of, plural

    "I had some misgivings about hiring someone so young, but it has worked out well."

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apprehensionapprehensiondoubtscrupleagitatedagitation

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"I must admit, I have some misgivings about your plan."

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