misgiving
nounHow many syllables in misgiving?
There are 3 syllables in the word misgiving.How to pronounce misgiving:
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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