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Misgiving: meaning, definitions and examples

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misgiving

 

[ ˌmɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A feeling of doubt, hesitation, or concern about a situation or the consequences of an action.

Synonyms

apprehension, doubt, skepticism, unease

Examples of usage

  • I had some misgivings about accepting the job offer without knowing more about the company.
  • She couldn't shake off her misgivings about the project's feasibility.
Context #2 | Noun

regret

A feeling of regret or remorse about something that has happened.

Synonyms

guilt, regret, remorse, repentance

Examples of usage

  • She had misgivings about not attending her best friend's wedding.
  • He felt misgivings about not pursuing his passion for music.

Translations

Translations of the word "misgiving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconfiança

🇮🇳 संदेह

🇩🇪 Zweifel

🇮🇩 keraguan

🇺🇦 застереження

🇵🇱 wątpliwość

🇯🇵 不安

🇫🇷 doute

🇪🇸 duda

🇹🇷 şüphe

🇰🇷 의심

🇸🇦 شك

🇨🇿 pochybnost

🇸🇰 pochybenie

🇨🇳 疑虑

🇸🇮 dvom

🇮🇸 efi

🇰🇿 күдік

🇬🇪 ეჭვი

🇦🇿 şübhə

🇲🇽 duda

Etymology

The word 'misgiving' originated in the 17th century from the combination of 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly') and 'giving', suggesting a sense of giving something in a wrong or negative manner. Over time, the word evolved to represent feelings of doubt, hesitation, or regret.

See also: forgive, gave, give, giveaway, given, giver, giving.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,080, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.