Second Thoughts

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd ˈθɔts/

Definitions of second thoughts

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'second thoughts' is a noun phrase that refers to doubts or reconsiderations about a decision or course of action.

Example Sentences

A1 I had second thoughts about going to the party.

A2 After seeing the price, she started to have second thoughts about buying the dress.

B1 He was having second thoughts about quitting his job and decided to stay.

B2 Despite her second thoughts, she went ahead with the decision to move to a new city.

C1 After much deliberation, he dismissed his second thoughts and went through with the risky investment.

C2 Even with second thoughts looming, she signed the contract and committed to the project.

Examples of second thoughts in a Sentence

formal After careful consideration, she decided to proceed with the plan without any second thoughts.

informal She was about to buy the dress but then she had second thoughts and put it back.

slang I was going to quit my job but I had second thoughts and decided to stick it out.

figurative As he stood at the edge of the cliff, he had second thoughts about jumping into the unknown abyss below.

Grammatical Forms of second thoughts

plural

second thoughts

present tense

have second thoughts

future tense

will have second thoughts

perfect tense

have had second thoughts

continuous tense

are having second thoughts

singular

second thought

infinitive

to have second thoughts

gerund

having second thoughts

participle

having had second thoughts

Origin and Evolution of second thoughts

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'second thoughts' originated from the Old English word 'þancian' which means to think or consider.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'second thoughts' referred to reconsidering or having doubts about a decision. Over time, the phrase has come to mean a change of mind or wavering in one's initial opinion.