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View synonyms for second thought
second thought
or second-thought
noun
- Often second thoughts. reservation about a previous action, position, decision, judgment, or the like:
He had second thoughts about his decision.
second thought
noun
- usually plural a revised opinion or idea on a matter already considered
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Word History and Origins
Origin of second thought1
First recorded in 1625–35
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Idioms and Phrases
Idioms
- on second thought, after reconsideration:
On second thought, I don't think I'll go.
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Example Sentences
These, if unsettled by dire arbitrament of the sword, must be left to Time and his best coadjutor, "sober second-thought."
From Project Gutenberg
You do not want self-criticism of an obviously second-thought kind in them.
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