Definitions

second thoughts

NOUN

change of heart

Synonyms

WEAK

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

NOUN

cold feet

Synonyms

WEAK

anxiety apprehension backing out chickenheart doubt faint heart fear fear of carrying out an activity reservations timidity weak knees white feather yellow streak

NOUN

compunction

Synonyms

STRONG

attrition conscience contrition misgiving penitence pity punctiliousness qualm reluctance remorse repentance rue ruth shame sympathy

WEAK

penitency stab of conscience

Antonyms

STRONG

disdain happiness indifference mercilessness

WEAK

defiance meanness no remorse

NOUN

flip-flop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

U-turn about-face reversal turnabout volte-face

STRONG

change changeover switch turnaround

WEAK

change of course change of heart switchover

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second thoughts

Masood, the cook, is also having second thoughts about his seafaring career – he has only one month left on his contract.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

But beyond former prominent Trump allies, are there other Trump supporters having second thoughts about their votes in the 2024 presidential election?

From Salon ● May 20, 2026

He didn’t mince words or allow nuance or second thoughts to stand in the way of a zingy phrase or a colorful wisecrack.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

Markets are having second thoughts about the cease-fire as momentum in bonds, which rallied Wednesday, started to reverse in afternoon trade, Commerzbank’s Erik Liem said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

I wanted this but now I am having second thoughts.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

second thoughts

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