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

De Zerbi performed a U-turn after a productive conversation with Bergvall during the tour. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Steven Becker, 68, of Boca Raton, was driving a bus away from the gas pumps on the east side of the facility and made a U-turn to travel through the parking lot, the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Many members of the public, along with the tabloids, have questioned where the U-turn came from, with the king's age and health listed among the possible reasons for their homecoming. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The truck was last seen leaving the area of the shooting and making a U-turn onto northbound 291 Highway. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026