mental reservation

Noun

Meaning

an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

reservation arriere pensee exception grant modification restriction limitation hedge allowance concession exemption salvo afterthought scruple cession
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Antonyms

serenity belief trust consent ease harmony
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Hypernyms

doubt dubiety uncertainty doubtfulness dubiousness incertitude

Examples

Women always have some mental reservation. Philippe Néricault Destouches

Close letter words and terms

mental rejection mental relaxation mental representation mental reserve mental retardation mental setup