second thought

second thought

noun

Definition of SECOND THOUGHT

: reconsideration or a revised opinion of a previous often hurried decision <began to have second thoughts>

Examples of SECOND THOUGHT

1. After she agreed to lend him the money, she had second thoughts.
2. She was having second thoughts about getting married.
3. He hardly gave it a second thought.

First Known Use of SECOND THOUGHT

1622

Rhymes with SECOND THOUGHT

aeronaut, aforethought, afterthought, aquanaut, argonaut, astronaut, cosmonaut, juggernaut, overbought, overwrought