Second thoughts Meaning in English

expression · lemma: second thought

US

ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈθɔts

SEK-und THAWTS

UK

ˈsɛkɪnd/ /θˈɔːts

SEK-ind THAWTS

Definition

If you have second thoughts, you start to doubt a decision you have already made, or think about changing your mind.

Usage & Nuances

"Second thoughts" is always plural and often used after 'have', 'get', or 'on'. Common phrases: 'have second thoughts', 'get second thoughts', 'on second thoughts'. It's informal and mostly used about decisions, plans, or offers, suggesting hesitation or regret.

• Spanish: dudas - reconsideración (pensar de nuevo)
• Portuguese (BR): dúvidas - repensar (reconsideração)
• Portuguese (PT): dúvidas - repensar (reconsideração)
• Chinese (Simplified): 犹豫 - 重新考虑
• Chinese (Traditional): 猶豫 - 重新考慮
• Hindi: द्वितीय विचार - दोबारा सोचना
• Arabic: تردد - إعادة التفكير
• Bengali: দ্বিতীয়বার ভাবা - সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়ে সন্দেহ করা
• Russian: сомнения - раздумья
• Japanese: 迷い - 再考
• Vietnamese: suy nghĩ lại - phân vân
• Korean: 망설임 - 재고
• Turkish: ikincil düşünceler - kararsızlık
• Urdu: دوسری سوچ - ہچکچاہٹ
• Indonesian: ragu-ragu - berpikir ulang

Example Sentences

I'm starting to have second thoughts about my new job.

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If you have second thoughts, let me know.

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She had second thoughts after saying yes.

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I started packing but got second thoughts about moving.

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On second thoughts, I think I'll stay home tonight.

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He accepted the offer, but he’s having second thoughts now.

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