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misgivingmis‧giv‧ing /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/ noun [countable, uncountable]   - But Navarre, by then wedded to his strategy, disregarded their misgivings.
- It is quite a commitment and I can understand anyone having misgivings.
- Luke's dismissal of Elise as a mere client had rekindled all her misgivings.
- Mrs Tilling viewed the proceedings with some misgivings, but sat herself down gingerly on the edge of the seat.
- Orkney Presbytery followed suit, stating their very grave misgivings about the procedures followed by Orkney Islands Council.
- Recall, with misgivings, that what attracted me to Spouse originally was his wit.
- Slowly and with misgiving, she went down to greet the Reverend James Longley.
not sure if you should do something or if something is good or right► have doubts to not be sure whether you should do something or whether it is good or right: · Peter promised that it was all for the best, but I still had doubts.have doubts about: · Any doubts Jo had about marrying him soon disappeared.have your doubts: · We had our doubts about the car's reliability from the start. ► have reservations to feel that some things about a plan, idea etc are not good or right, so that you think there may be problems or difficulties: · I know you're very keen to move to the US, but I'm afraid I still have reservations.have reservations about: · Many teachers are likely to have reservations about the new tests. ► have misgivings to not be sure whether something is good or right, because you are worried about what will happen if it is done: · We didn't try to stop our son from joining the army, but we both had misgivings.have misgivings about: · Even the government's most loyal supporters have misgivings about changes to the education system.have serious misgivings (=be very unsure): · At the time, many doctors had serious misgivings about the new treatment. ► have mixed feelings to be unable to say that something is definitely good or right, because there are both good and bad things about it: · I have very mixed feelings -- I want to travel but I know I'll miss my family.have mixed feelings about: · She had mixed feelings about her daughter getting married so young. ► be dubious to be not sure whether you should do something, because you can think of ways in which it could go wrong: · I was a bit dubious at first, but the water looked cool and inviting, so I dived in.be dubious about: · Most universities are dubious about accepting students over the age of 30. ► hesitant someone who is hesitant is nervous or unsure about doing something, and therefore pauses before doing it or does it slowly and without confidence: · He was a little hesitant at first, but soon he had told her everything.hesitant about: · I was hesitant about approaching the boss directly.hesitant to do something: · It is not surprising that the government was hesitant to introduce such major reforms. ► waver to not make a definite decision because you have doubts: waver between: · Maya wavered between accepting and refusing his offer.waver about: · If people have been wavering about giving the police information, this could be the thing to make them come forward. verbs► have misgivings· I had some misgivings about her marriage. She was very young. ► allay/quell somebody’s misgivings (=stop someone from being worried)· He tried to allay her misgivings about the flight, with little success. ► express/voice your misgivings (=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war. adjectives► grave/great/serious/severe misgivings (=serious and important worries)· Most of us have grave misgivings about the idea of human cloning. ► considerable misgivings (=a lot of worries)· He had considerable misgivings about taking the case to trial. ► deep/profound misgivings (=serious misgivings that will be difficult to solve)· Teachers have deep misgivings about allowing business values to be used in schools. phrases► despite/in spite of somebody’s misgivings· Despite his misgivings, he decided to support the proposal. ADJECTIVE► deep· They have deep misgivings about allowing business values to permeate the schools. ► grave· Orkney Presbytery followed suit, stating their very grave misgivings about the procedures followed by Orkney Islands Council.· As Soap beached the craft and ushered the two ashore, Pooley viewed the place with the gravest misgivings. a feeling of doubt or fear about what might happen or about whether something is right SYN doubtmisgiving about Despite her misgivings about leaving the baby, she decided to accompany her husband.grave/serious/deep misgivings Some politicians have expressed grave misgivings about the scheme. Opponents of nuclear energy have deep misgivings about its safety. She eyed the distant shoreline with misgiving.COLLOCATIONSverbshave misgivings· I had some misgivings about her marriage. She was very young.allay/quell somebody’s misgivings (=stop someone from being worried)· He tried to allay her misgivings about the flight, with little success.express/voice your misgivings (=say what you are worried about)· Only a few Senators voiced their misgivings about the war.adjectivesgrave/great/serious/severe misgivings (=serious and important worries)· Most of us have grave misgivings about the idea of human cloning.considerable misgivings (=a lot of worries)· He had considerable misgivings about taking the case to trial.deep/profound misgivings (=serious misgivings that will be difficult to solve)· Teachers have deep misgivings about allowing business values to be used in schools.phrasesdespite/in spite of somebody’s misgivings· Despite his misgivings, he decided to support the proposal. |