noun
- a feeling of doubt, hesitation, or reluctance about something; misgiving
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in the phrase 'without gaingiving'
Examples
- She accepted the proposal without gaingiving.
- He felt some gaingiving about the risky investment.
- The old sailor proceeded without gaingiving despite the storm warnings.
- Her gaingiving about the decision grew stronger as the deadline approached.
- They moved forward without gaingiving, trusting in their plan.