second thoughts

ˈsɛkənd θɔts
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Translation of second thoughts into German

Noun, plural

doubt

doubts or reconsideration after an initial decision
Zweifel mBedenken n
  • She had second thoughts about moving to the city.Sie hatte Zweifel daran, in die Stadt zu ziehen.
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Expressions with second thoughts: examples in English and translations in German

zweifeln
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
Bedenken haben
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
nach reiflicher Überlegung
bei näherer Betrachtung
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.

Synonyms and analogies of second thoughts in English

Examples of second thoughts in a sentence

  • After the meeting, she had second thoughts.
second thought
ˈsɛkənd θɔːt
Noun
1.

decision-making

reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
  • After a second thought, he decided not to go.Nach einem zweiten Gedanken entschied er sich, nicht zu gehen.
2.

uncertainty

doubt or hesitation about a decision just made
  • He accepted the job offer without a second thought.Er nahm das Jobangebot ohne einen zweiten Gedanken an.

Expressions with second thought: examples in English and translations in German

nach erneuter Überlegung
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
ohne zu zögern
sofort
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.

Translations of "second thoughts" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derZweifelnm.

Their second thoughts about the investment resulted in them pulling out.

Ihre Zweifel an der Investition führten dazu, dass sie ausstiegen.

Initially eager, she later had second thoughts about joining the club.

Anfangs begeistert, kamen ihr später Zweifel bezüglich des Beitritts zum Verein.

dasBedenkennn.

Her second thoughts about moving were triggered by the potential job loss.

Ihre Bedenken bezüglich des Umzugs wurden durch den möglichen Jobverlust ausgelöst.

Though excited, she had second thoughts about traveling alone.

Obwohl sie aufgeregt war, hatte sie Bedenken, alleine zu reisen.

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  • anders überlegt

second thoughts: Examples and translations in context

She agreed to the plan but soon had second thoughts about it.

Sie stimmte dem Plan zu, bekam aber bald Zweifel daran.

His second thoughts came too late for them to change their plans.

Seine Zweifel kamen zu spät, um ihre Pläne noch zu ändern.

Upon hearing the news, he immediately had second thoughts.

Als er die Nachricht hörte, bekam er sofort Zweifel.

Their second thoughts on the project delayed the launch by several weeks.

Ihre Zweifel am Projekt verzögerten den Start um mehrere Wochen.

She had second thoughts but ultimately went through with her response.

Sie hatte Zweifel, blieb aber letztendlich bei ihrer Antwort.

His second thoughts were based on the feedback he received from friends.

Seine Zweifel basierten auf dem Feedback, das er von Freunden erhalten hatte.

She tried to ignore her second thoughts as her deadline approached.

Sie versuchte, ihre Zweifel zu ignorieren, als die Frist näher rückte.

The proposal sounded good at first, but second thoughts started creeping in.

Der Vorschlag klang zunächst gut, aber dann schlichen sich Zweifel ein.

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have second thoughtson second thoughts
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