second thoughts

noun

The process of raising doubt or coming to a different conclusion through further consideration; the doubts or new conclusion resulting from this process.

“On second thoughts I don't think I will.”

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Meanings

nounsecond thoughts pl (plural only)

alternative second thought

  1. pluralplural onlyThe process of raising doubt or coming to a different conclusion through further consideration; the doubts or new conclusion resulting from this process.

    On second thoughts I don't think I will.

    2 more examples

    I'm having second thoughts about this party.

    I phoned her with second thoughts about our relationship.

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “second thoughts,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/second%20thoughts.

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