change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

Examples of change of heart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Irish actor has since had a change of heart about retiring, returning to the screen in 2021’s Rebecca’s Boyfriend and 2023’s In the Lands of Saints and Sinners, as well as on TV shows such as Sex Education, The Sandman and House of Guinness. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

The sides initially shared an interest in bringing the 37-year-old back, but Kane remains unsigned, likely signaling a change of heart by either him or the team. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

In 1993, Premier had a change of heart and abandoned its partnership with Disney. — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The park’s parent company canceled the deal three years later, offering no explanation for its change of heart. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for change of heart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• restart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart