Definition

Noun: A decision to reverse or take back a previous decision. It refers to the act of reconsidering and then choosing a different course of action than what was originally planned or stated.

Usage

This noun phrase is used to describe the specific instance or result of someone altering their original intention, opinion, or choice. It often implies a thoughtful reversal.

Examples

• After seeing the weather forecast, she had a change of mind and decided to postpone the picnic.
• The manager's sudden change of mind about the project's direction surprised the entire team.
• He was going to sell his car, but a last-minute change of mind made him keep it.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a change of mind": This is the most common construction, describing the experience of reversing one's decision.
  • The jury seemed convinced, but one member had a dramatic change of mind during deliberations.
• "to undergo a change of mind": A more formal way to express the same idea.
  • The politician underwent a profound change of mind on the issue after hearing from constituents.

Variants and Related Words

• Reversal (n): A change to an opposite direction, position, or course of action. (More general than "change of mind").
• Reconsideration (n): The act of thinking about something again, possibly leading to a change of mind.
• Second thought (n, often plural: ): A feeling of doubt or regret about a decision one has made.
  • I'm having second thoughts about accepting the job.

Synonyms

• Reversal
• Turnaround
• U-turn
• About-face

Related Phrases

• To change one's mind: The verbal action from which the noun phrase is derived.
  • It's okay to change your mind if you get new information.

Noun

1. a decision to reverse an earlier decision