Synonyms of U-turn

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn 

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnaround
• volte-face
• about-face
• about-turn
• turnabout
• flip-flop
• denial
• retraction
• switcheroo
• reconsideration
• renunciation
• disavowal
• hesitation
• recantation
• disownment
• bait and switch
• retreat
• second thought
• indecision
• repudiation
• wobbling
• vacillation
• disaffirmance
• wavering
• irresolution
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of U-turn

About three hours and 20 minutes into the excursion, Hernandez allegedly made a U-turn while heading toward the Statue of Liberty, bringing the vessel into a swell that may have been caused by the wake of a larger passing boat. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Gaik Pobokhian said the driver, who was not affiliated with the preschool, had been attempting to make a U-turn in the school’s parking lot when the crash occurred, according to CBS Los Angeles. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Samuel’s U-turn comes amid uncertainty about wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who aggravated his right knee’s posterior cruciate ligament in Monday’s second practice of training camp. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

This year’s Red Sox can only hope their U-turn under Chad Tracy mirrors his dad’s. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026