Misgiving and Optimism

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Misgiving noun - Suspicion or fear of future harm or misfortune.

Usage example: overcome by a sudden misgiving upon seeing the creepy old mansion

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Optimism is an antonym for misgiving.

Nearby Word: misgiven

Optimism noun - An inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome.

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Misgiving is an antonym for optimism.

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Optimism and Misgiving. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/misgiving/optimism

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