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

The bus then stopped in an interstate crossover to make a U-turn to the eastbound lanes, and a Kia Sportage hit the rear portion of the bus that was still in the left lane of westbound I-265, Huls said. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Aug. 2026

Anderson then got into her vehicle, placed it in drive, and made a U-turn to face Fasano, according to the indictment. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

But around midday Wednesday, oil prices made an unexpected U-turn and moved slightly higher on reports of a plan by Russian President Vladimir Putin to escalate his war with Ukraine, 4½ years after the Kremlin invaded its former Soviet satellite. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Yellow median posts block the kind of dramatic U-turn Knight took after the shooting, driving furiously back toward The Strip as blood trickled down his face. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026