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misgivinga feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪsˌɡɪvɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 어떤 일의 결과나 결말에 대한 의심이나 불안감

Korean pronunciation: **미스**기빙

Example Sentences

  • Despite his misgivings about the blind date, he ended up marrying her!
  • The CEO's misgivings about the merger proved to be well-founded.
  • My mother had serious misgivings about my decision to become a professional food taster.

misgiving

NOUN

//ˈmɪsˌɡɪvɪŋ//

a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

misgiving concept
💡 Concept

a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

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misgiving rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Misgiving about giving while living.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪsˌɡɪvɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɪsˌɡɪvɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixmis--
Rootgive
Suffix--ing

Origin

15세기에 'mis-'(잘못된)와 'give'에서 파생된 'giving'이 결합하여 만들어진 단어로, 원래는 '나쁜 느낌을 주다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '의심, 우려'라는 명사로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

livinggivingforgiving
living
giving
forgiving

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Despite his misgivings about the blind date, he ended up marrying her!

The CEO's misgivings about the merger proved to be well-founded.

😄 Fun example

My mother had serious misgivings about my decision to become a professional food taster.

She voiced her misgivings about the project during the meeting.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

doubtapprehensionconcernreservationqualm

Antonyms

confidencecertaintyassurance

Related

hesitationuncertaintysuspicionworryanxiety