misgave

/ˈmɪsɡeɪv/ or /ˈmɪsgæv/

Definitions

1. verb

to have or feel a sudden feeling of doubt or unease about something

“She misgave herself on the decision to quit her job without a plan B.”

2. verb

to give or grant something unwillingly or with reluctance

“The king misgave the land to his brother, a decision he later regretted.”

3. noun

a feeling of doubt or unease about something

“Her misgave about the new restaurant made her hesitate to try it.”

Synonyms

  • doubted
  • hesitated
  • relucted

Antonyms

  • confident
  • trusted