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Doubts vs Misgivings - What's the difference?

doubts | misgivings |

As nouns the difference between doubts and misgivings

is that doubts is while misgivings is doubt; hesitation; reluctance; worry; concern.

As a verb doubts

is (doubt).

doubts

English

Noun

(head)

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (doubt)

    • misgivings

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • English plurals Doubt; hesitation; reluctance; worry; concern.
    • I had some misgivings about hiring someone so young, but it has worked out well.

    Usage notes

    * Almost always used in the plural.