thinking twice
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- reconsiderThink about something anew
- doubtLack of firm belief
- second-guessingReconsidering a decision made
caution · reflection · weighing · deliberation · mulling · pondering · wavering · uncertainty · reluctance · holding back · sleep on it · cold feet · afterthought · regret · careful · prudent · wary · gut feeling
deliberation vs. impulsivity
thinking twicejumping in
Entering abruptly or eagerly
rushing in · shooting from the hip · snap decision · knee-jerk reaction · spur of the moment
caution vs. recklessness
thinking twicethrowing caution to the wind
recklessness · damn the torpedoes · foolhardiness · rushing in · carelessness
deliberation
thinking twiceknee-jerk reaction
Instinctive, unconsidered response
snap judgment · shooting from the hip · reflexive action · unthinking · thoughtlessness