reconsiderations
Fresh looks back
Reconsiderations are acts of thinking again about a previous decision or judgment.
The word implies that circumstances, new information, or appeals have prompted a second look: The board announced reconsiderations of three denied applications.
In legal and administrative contexts, reconsiderations are formal reviews of earlier rulings.
Reconsidering a position
- reevaluationsFresh assessments of something
- reassessmentsRenewed evaluations of something
- reflectionsReturned light or thought
- second thoughtsDoubts after deciding
reviews · reexaminations · pondering · weighing · analysis · scrutiny · contemplation · meditation
Sorrows over past actions
- hindsightRecognition after the fact
- remorseGuilt for wrongdoing
- doubtsFeelings of uncertainty
- second-guessingReconsidering a decision made
introspection · soul-searching · self-reflection · retrospection · life choices · turning points · crossroads · decisions
Requests for reconsideration
- retrialsRepeated court proceedings
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
- rehearingsSubsequent judicial proceedings
motions · petitions · rulings · judgments · verdicts · sentences · parole · clemency
Alterations to improve
- amendmentsFormal changes to documents
- reformsCorrective institutional changes
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
- modificationsChanges to existing things
adjustments · overhauls · rewrites · updates · retractions · pivots · rollbacks · turnarounds
rethinking
Reconsidering a position
- reevaluationsFresh assessments of something
- reassessmentsRenewed evaluations of something
- reflectionsReturned light or thought
second thoughts · reviews · reexaminations · pondering · weighing · analysis · scrutiny · contemplation · meditation · rumination
regrets
Sorrows over past actions
second-guessing · introspection · soul-searching · self-reflection · retrospection · life choices · turning points · crossroads · decisions · relationships
appeals
Requests for reconsideration
- retrialsRepeated court proceedings
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
rehearings · motions · petitions · rulings · judgments · verdicts · sentences · parole · clemency · commutations
revisions
Alterations to improve
- amendmentsFormal changes to documents
- reformsCorrective institutional changes
- reversalsChanges to opposite directions
modifications · adjustments · overhauls · rewrites · updates · retractions · pivots · rollbacks · turnarounds · backtracks
reconsiderationssnap decisions
snap judgments · knee-jerk reactions · gut reactions · hasty decisions · first impressions
reconsiderationssteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
obstinacy · inflexibility · intransigence · done deals · fait accompli
reconsiderationsreaffirmations
Repeated statements of commitment
confirmations · entrenchments · adherences · inflexibility · rigidity