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Worries vs Misgivings - What's the difference?

worries | misgivings |

As nouns the difference between worries and misgivings

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

As a verb worries

is (worry).

worries

English

Noun

(head)
    • Leave your worries behind.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (worry)
    • He worries that he will not have enough money to pay rent.

    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.