second thought meaning

Definition of second thought

1. thinking again about a choice previously made
   • he had second thoughts about his purchase

   Synonyms: reconsideration, afterthought, rethink

   Type of: reversal

second thought in a sentence

• At first I thought I liked the plan, but on second thought I decided to oppose it.
• Santiago drank the glass of wine without a second thought.
• Sociopaths hurt others without a second thought.
• On second thought, let's go out to eat.
• I've never given that a second thought.

How to pronounce second thought

second thought is pronounced /ˈsɛkənd θɔːt/ in British English and /ˈsɛkənd θɔt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.