change of mind

NOUN

change of heart

Synonyms

WEAK

180 about-face apostasy backpedaling defection flip-flop reversal second thoughts turnaround volte-face

NOUN

reverse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reversal

STRONG

about-face antipode antithesis back bottom contra contradiction contradictory contrary converse counter flip-flop inverse overturning rear regression retrogression retroversion reversion switch turn turnabout turning underside verso volte-face

WEAK

antipole counterpole flip side other side reversement turnaround wrong side

Antonyms

STRONG

front same

WEAK

identical

NOUN

U-turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reversal turnaround

STRONG

retraction volte-face

WEAK

U-ey backtracking change of heart change of plan eating one's words one-eighty sea change

Example Sentences

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He has said previously that he will be going into the year thinking it would be his last, but that a change of mind was always possible.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Since Palou’s change of mind, McLaren has named Pato O’Ward, their 24-year-old IndyCar driver, as the F1 reserve.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

As a performer, you only have so much power to force a change of mind.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2024

The city had a change of mind in 2021 and threatened enforcement action, he said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

She supposed that the dinner that tickled everybody must have played a part in Joe’s change of mind.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison

change of mind

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