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misgiving vs apprehension

apprehension vs misgiving

misgiving and apprehension both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misgiving Yes No No No
apprehension Yes No No No
As nouns, misgiving and apprehension are synonyms defined as:
  • misgiving and apprehension: painful expectation
misgiving (noun) apprehension (noun)
doubt about someone's honesty the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
painful expectation the cognitive condition of someone who understands
uneasiness about the fitness of an action (particularly for reasons of ethics, morals or propriety) painful expectation
fearful expectation or anticipation
Difference between misgiving and apprehension

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