Misgiving and Scruples

Misgiving

Misgiving noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Scruples is a synonym for misgiving. In some cases you can use "Scruples" instead a noun "Misgiving".

Nearby Word: misgiven

Scruples

Scruples noun - Motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions.

Misgiving is a synonym for scruples. You can use "Misgiving" instead a noun "Scruples".
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