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Misgiving Definition & Meaning

misgiving
noun
  1. uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  2. painful expectation
  3. doubt about someone's honesty

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Frequently asked questions

What does misgiving mean?
uneasiness about the fitness of an action painful expectation doubt about someone's honesty
What part of speech is misgiving?
Misgiving is a noun.
How many definitions does misgiving have?
Misgiving has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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