second thoughts

English

Alternative forms

• second thought

Noun

second thoughts pl (plural only)

1. 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.

   I'm having second thoughts about this party.

   I phoned her with second thoughts about our relationship.

Related terms

• have second thoughts
• on second thought
• second-guess