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MISGIVING

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Misgiving.

Misgiving - as a noun

Uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
qualmscruple

Painful expectation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehension

Doubt about someone's honesty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distrustmistrustsuspicion

Example Sentences

"I have a misgiving about accepting their offer."
"Her misgivings about the project increased after hearing the negative feedback."
"There are misgivings among the staff about the new management."
"Despite her misgivings, she decided to give him another chance."
"He couldn't shake off the misgiving that something was wrong."
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Word Game Points

Is MISGIVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, misgiving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISGIVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MISGIVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, misgiving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISGIVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is MISGIVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, misgiving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISGIVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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