Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
second thought
noun
/ˈsɛk.ənd θɔt/
Definition
A reconsideration or change of mind about something.
Examples
- After much deliberation, I decided to go without the new phone, but then I had a second thought.
- Her second thought prompted her to reconsider the risky investment.
Meaning
Second thought refers to the process of thinking again about a decision or belief, often leading to a change in one’s opinion or feeling.
Synonyms
- reconsideration
- second opinion
- change of heart
- hesitation
