second thought (Meaning)

Wordnet

second thought (n)

thinking again about a choice previously made

second thought Sentence Examples

  1. Upon second thought, I decided not to apply for the job after all.
  2. The guest list was initially long, but on second thought, we realized we could trim it down.
  3. I was ready to confront my boss, but on second thought, I decided to approach the situation more diplomatically.
  4. I almost bought the new car, but upon second thought, I realized it was beyond my budget.
  5. I planned to go out tonight, but on second thought, I felt like staying in and relaxing.
  6. The essay was almost finished, but on second thought, I decided to revise it for clarity.
  7. I was about to send the email, but on second thought, I reread it and realized it sounded too aggressive.
  8. I was leaning towards the blue dress, but on second thought, I decided the red one was a better fit for the occasion.
  9. I almost agreed to the terms, but on second thought, I asked for a few more days to consider it.
  10. The hike seemed challenging, but on second thought, I realized I was capable of it.

FAQs About the word second thought

thinking again about a choice previously made

doubt, hesitation, arriere-pensee, fence-sitting, pause, reconsideration, consideration, retreat, hesitancy, wavering

confidence, certainty, determination, determination, firmness, firmness, certainty, resolution,resolution, confidence

Upon second thought, I decided not to apply for the job after all.

The guest list was initially long, but on second thought, we realized we could trim it down.

I was ready to confront my boss, but on second thought, I decided to approach the situation more diplomatically.

I almost bought the new car, but upon second thought, I realized it was beyond my budget.