misgive

Meanings

• verb

  to have doubts or misgivings about something; to have a feeling of uneasiness or unease

  - "I had misgivings about the safety of the old bridge."
  - "Despite her initial enthusiasm, she began to have misgivings about the job offer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misgive
give , jive , rive , hive , drive , five , mive

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Variants

List of all variants of misgive that leads to same result
misgave , misgive , misgiven , misgives , misgiving

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'misgiven,' which means 'having misgivings' or 'doubts'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'misgive' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in formal writing.

2. Misgivings can be caused by a lack of information, a fear of the unknown, or a fear of making the wrong decision.

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Related Concepts

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1. doubt: A feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in the truth or reliability of something.

2. hesitation: A pause or delay in making a decision or taking action.

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Culture

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In literature, misgivings are often portrayed as a character's inner turmoil or uncertainty, leading to conflict or resolution. In art, misgivings can be represented through symbolic imagery, such as a stormy sea or a dark cloud.

How to Memorize "misgive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a worried expression, doubting or having second thoughts about something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misgivings' with 'doubt' or 'hesitation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Misgivings Mean My Doubts' to help remember the definition.

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