misgiving

noun

How many syllables in misgiving?

There are 3 syllables in the word misgiving.

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mis · giv · ing

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Definition of misgiving:

misgiving (noun):: uneasiness about the fitness of an action.; a state of uneasiness about what may happen; a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event

Synonyms for misgiving:

anxiety

apprehension

concern

disbelief

distrust

doubt

dubiety

hesitation

mistrust

qualm

reservation

scruple

skepticism

suspicion

trepidation

uncertainty

unease

worry

Antonyms for misgiving:

advantage

agreement

answer

aplomb

approval

assurance

assuredness

balance

belief

benefit

blessing

bliss

bravery

calculation

calm

calmness

cast-iron certainty

certainty

certitude

cheer

clarity

cocksureness

collectedness

comfort

composure

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