Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd ˈθɔts/
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.
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.
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.
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