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Meaning of Misgiving
A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something.
Definitions
- A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something, especially about its quality or outcome
- A vague or general feeling of unease or apprehension
Etymology of Misgiving
The word "misgiving" has its roots in Old English, with "mis-" implying wrong or unfavorable, and "giving" related to the act of giving or yielding, thus originally implying a sense of giving way to doubts or unfavorable thoughts.
Example Uses
- She had misgivings about the new policy and its potential impact on the company.
- He had a misgiving that something was not quite right with the deal.
- Despite her initial enthusiasm, she began to have misgivings about the project.