What is another word for second thoughts?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛkənd θˈɔːts] (IPA)

Second thoughts are the doubts that one has about a decision they have made or an action they are about to take. There are many synonyms for the phrase "second thoughts" including hesitancy, reservation, qualms, uncertainty, skepticism, apprehension, and doubt. Each of these words highlights a specific aspect of the feeling of second-guessing oneself. Hesitancy refers to a lack of confidence in one's own judgment, while reservation implies holding back or being hesitant to fully commit to a decision. Qualms are feelings of uneasiness or doubt about a decision that has already been made, while uncertainty is a general sense of unsureness about the outcome of an action. Skepticism implies a distrust of the outcome, while apprehension suggests anxiety or fear.

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Famous quotes with Second thoughts

  • Once in a while you start having second thoughts, then you read a letter from someone that lifts your spirits so much - it really makes a huge difference. I love reading them.
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  • Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
    Euripides
  • When we have 'second thoughts' about something, our first thoughts don't seem like thoughts at all - just feelings.
    Sydney J. Harris
  • It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.
    John Henry Newman
  • Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
    Euripides

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