change of heart

NOUN

altered attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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Despite the World Bank’s change of heart, industrial policy still has its critics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

That might signal a change of heart around the dollar.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The opposition parties have piled in with their criticisms, while welcoming the government's change of heart.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

That means his change of heart looks significant.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

In case Gale has a change of heart.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins