reconsiders
Has second thoughts
Reconsiders is the third-person singular of reconsider—to think again about a decision or opinion, typically with openness to changing it.
She reconsiders her options before accepting the job offer.
The word implies a second look at something previously settled: The committee reconsiders applications that were initially rejected.
Reviews a prior judgment
- reassessesEvaluates a second time
- reevaluatesExamines again for worth
- reexaminesInspects again
- reflectsReturns light or image
ponders · contemplates · weighs · mulls over · reviews · reappraises · analyzes · scrutinizes
Reverses one's path
- reversesSwitches to opposite direction
- retractsWithdraws a statement
- withdrawsPulls out or removes
- walks backReverses a prior stance
pivots · about-face · U-turn · flip-flops · revises · amends · modifies · alters
Requests for information
- hesitatesShows momentary indecision
- waversFails to decide
- vacillatesFluctuates between positions
- second thoughtsDoubts after deciding
misgivings · qualms · uncertainty · skepticism · ambivalence · reservation · indecision · wariness
Careful, wise judgment
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- circumspectionCareful consideration of consequences
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- carefulnessQuality of being thorough
heedfulness · wariness · vigilance · mindfulness · precaution · hedges · tempers · moderates
rethinks
Reviews a prior judgment
- reassessesEvaluates a second time
- reevaluatesExamines again for worth
- reexaminesInspects again
reflects · ponders · contemplates · weighs · mulls over · reviews · reappraises · analyzes · scrutinizes · evaluates
backtracks
Reverses one's path
walks back · pivots · about-face · U-turn · flip-flops · revises · amends · modifies · alters · adjusts
questions
Requests for information
- hesitatesShows momentary indecision
- waversFails to decide
- vacillatesFluctuates between positions
second thoughts · misgivings · qualms · uncertainty · skepticism · ambivalence · reservation · indecision · wariness · distrust
prudence
Careful, wise judgment
- forethoughtPlanning before acting
- circumspectionCareful consideration of consequences
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
carefulness · heedfulness · wariness · vigilance · mindfulness · precaution · hedges · tempers · moderates
reconsidersignores
Refuses to acknowledge
dismisses · disregards · overlooks · rushes · shoots from the hip
reconsidersmaintains
Keeps in condition
upholds · doubles down · holds fast · digs in · persists
reconsiderssnap judgment
Rapid evaluation without deliberation
knee-jerk reaction · hasty conclusion · quick fix · gut reaction