misgiving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun uneasiness about the fitness of an action
    scruple; qualm.
  2. noun painful expectation
    apprehension.
  3. noun doubt about someone's honesty
    distrust; suspicion; mistrust.
  4. verb suggest fear or doubt
    misgive.
    • Her heart misgave her that she had acted inexcusably

WordNet


Mis*giv"ing noun
Definitions
  1. Evil premonition; doubt; distrust. "Suspicious and misgivings." South.

Webster 1913