Mental Reservation (Noun)
Meaning
An unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- I had a mental reservation about the new policy, feeling it might have unintended consequences down the line.
- Her mental reservation about the proposal was the potential cost, which she thought was too high for the company to afford.
- His mental reservation about the relationship was the fact that they didn't have much in common besides their love for music.
- Although I agreed to participate in the project, I had a mental reservation that it might not be as successful as we hoped.
- There was a mental reservation in the back of my mind about the safety of the new adventure sport, but I was determined to give it a try anyway.