change of heart

noun phrase

: a reversal in position or attitude

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The overnight anxiety is real: Tech billionaire Elon Musk had a change of heart about his messy public breakup with President Trump last week. Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 June 2025 Not because ownership has had a change of heart, but rather as a way to address their pathetic offense. Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025 His change of heart to give baseball a second try worked out. Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 In her thoughts, Bronte reveals she’s had another change of heart after talking with Marienne. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for change of heart

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of change of heart was in the 14th century

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“Change of heart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20heart. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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