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Misgivings vs. doubts



 
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Misgivings vs. doubts Sat Nov 26, 2005 12:11 pm  Misgivings vs. doubts
 

Hello again my dear friends, can you help me? What is the difference between have misgivings and have doubts? Thanks to you!
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Misgivings vs. doubts Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:21 am  Misgivings vs. doubts
 

Misgivings are uncomfortable feelings, worries; doubt is lack of certainty.

Both phrases could probably be used in many situations, as could have qualms.
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