Used to express doubts or concerns about a plan or decision before fully agreeing to it.
“I have reservations about signing a two-year lease so soon.”
“I have reservations about hiring a company we've never worked with before.”
This more formal phrase for expressing doubt may appear in Listening Part 1 when a speaker wants to raise a serious concern rather than a casual one. Listen for the specific worry named right after 'about,' since it's usually central to the problem being discussed. This phrase signals a more cautious tone than a quick 'I'm not sure.'
Synonyms: I have concerns about, I'm hesitant about, I'm uneasy about