How to Use misgiving in a Sentence

misgiving

noun
  • I felt some misgiving about his ability to do the job.
  • They regarded the plan with misgiving.
  • Thus far, though, her films express misgivings about the virtue of those bonds.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But there is even more for those on each side to gain by overcoming their misgivings.
    — Michael F. Cannon, National Review, 10 July 2017
  • With Lee’s help, Capote worked to tamp down misgivings.
    — Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Despite her misgivings, the two stars found a way to connect.
    — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Warsh made his misgivings known about the current Fed.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Jacki, though plagued by her own misgivings, is pulled toward him.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The Switch 2 push is steeped in awareness of these past misgivings.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Even some in the GOP had misgivings.
    — T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The time away dulled our misgivings of not having Artemis for a little while.
    — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, 21 Mar. 2018
  • The length of time that the bill will last reflects misgivings from lawmakers about it, as well.
    — Rachel Metz, CNN, 12 Sep. 2019
  • Despite misgivings about that lack of playing time, Archer has to come in.
    — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • And those misgivings led to a 17-point loss on Mint Street.
    — Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
  • All three parents are dogged by misgivings and regrets about their children.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
  • Despite her misgivings, Wong’s mother came through with the cash.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2023
  • The military who may have had misgivings about him must have been thrilled to suddenly have the bomb.
    — CBS News, 19 June 2019
  • Benna had been quoted in the past voicing some misgivings about these savings plans.
    — Michael Steinberger Malcolm Hillgartner Tanya Pérez Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 8 May 2024
  • Your misgivings are, on the contrary, the most promising thing about your letter, because the rest has me afraid.
    — Carolyn Hax, Philly.com, 8 Oct. 2017
  • Some viewers on the left have expressed misgivings about supporting the show.
    — John Koblin, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Someone might have misgivings about something, but go along with their team, or their family, or their friends.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • And her fiery bars seem to address her ongoing misgivings toward her fans, fame and the media.
    — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
  • What is the source of his knowledge, or misgivings, Olbermann asks?
    — The Hive, 5 Jan. 2017
  • But, most of the Nazi killers continued despite any misgivings.
    — TIME, 26 Jan. 2024
  • These misgivings only grow given the stiffness of the sentences.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
  • So Hung pushed his misgivings to the side and took a chance on Carballo-Oliveros.
    — Claudia Rowe, The Seattle Times, 13 Apr. 2018
  • In spite of such misgivings, the sport surged in America and Europe.
    — Austin Murphy, SI.com, 24 July 2017
  • The speed of negotiations has prompted some misgivings and nerves in at least one writers’ group chat, said a source.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Yet speaking to Variety, the 77-year-old seems to have few misgivings about the life he’s lived.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2024
  • But Kira has serious misgivings about the project and fears Lucy might be in danger.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024

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